Blood transfusion iron levels

[tublet]

I ended up having an emergency c section after my induction didn't progress and needed a blood transfusion during surgery. After surgery my iron levels went haywire (they were at the beginning of pregnancy and sorted themselves out with vitamins) and I was put in 3 lots of iron tablets per say for 2 weeks. I have finished taking these now and have continued with muti vitamins, change in diet etc. do you think its worth asking my GP to run my iron levels at my 6 week check to see if they are back to normal?

 

[JessPape]

They may run them regardless. How are you feeling? I know that's an odd question to ask when your look after a newborn, but if your concerned ask. Sometimes it does take longer than a few days/weeks after birth.

 

[tublet]

I feel great now, I felt awful the first week but have got better quickly.

I went really pale etc after the c section but this has all cleared up. Just desperate to get signed off by my GP so I can push my buggy uphill etc!!

 

[the why bird]

I seem to think they checked mine automatically, but there's no harm in asking.

 

[Marythefairy]

I'm sure they will check but ask anyway if you're uncertain my hb levels recovered quickly after several transfusions and I never needed any iron tablets. I'm sure you would be recognising the signs of anaemia if they were getting low again although like ppt said looking after a newborn has very similar symptoms like tiredness and fatigue hope all goes well