33 wks and iron supplements

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Hello, my midwife just told me my iron was a little low. I am

planning a home birth so I need to have levels up. So I have have

started some iron building herbs. But she wants to give me Chromagen.

Now first of all it's almost an inch long gelcap, with all sorts of

side affects like I quote " the Average capsule doses in sensitive

individuals or excessive dosage may cause nausea, skin rash,

vomiting, diarrhea, precordial pain, or flushing of the face

and extremities. " I had to switch to chewables for my prenatals

because I tried a regular pill type, and I ended up with terrible

cramping. What I am wondering is has anybody had any problems with

the iron supplements? I am waiting on my surgeon's office to call me

with other options now.

But otherwise all things are great with this pregnancy, the baby

is great in growth and development, even though I have only gained

12pounds. It's so funny people keep saying I don't look that pregnant.

Mellisa

mom to 2 girls, and edd 1/25/02