What should hemoglobin levels be in pregnancy?
During pregnancy, normal level of hemoglobin is 12 to 16 grams per deciliter for women. Keep a tab on your hemoglobin levels especially during all trimesters.
Last updated on 17 May 2023
No it is not harmful.The doctor will advise you blood donation after testing your blood. If you do not have any blood related disorders such as hemophillia you can donate blood to your loved ones in case of emergency.
Yes, it is within the normal range.
No it not normal. Consult a doctor to know the exact cause
There could be two reasons either you smoke a lot or you live in high altitude. If both the mentioned conditions are not aplicable then consult a doctor to know the exact cause.
One way to increase hemoglobin content in the blood is to increase your iron intake. You can do this by eating foods rich in iron. These include spinach, liver and organ meat, cabbage, green beans, and tofu. Folate is a vitamin that your body uses to create haem and is present in spinach, rice, and meat. This way you can increase your hemoglobin levels quickly without medications.
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