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Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Minor => Topic started by: Lokkhi maa on May 25, 2017, 09:01:05 AM

Title: Before Pregnancy
Post by: Lokkhi maa on May 25, 2017, 09:01:05 AM

Hello Everyone,

Please advice which test should do before getting pregnancy?

As a thai minor HB must but serum iron and serum ferritin ??

Title: Re: Before Pregnancy
Post by: Andy Battaglia on May 26, 2017, 08:37:11 PM

Yes, it's best to do the full iron panel to get a clear picture of the iron status, so you know if it is needed during pregnancy. Very importantly, folate and natural vitamin E should be used to help prevent miscarriage.

Of course, you must realize that there is a chance of another thal major with any pregnancy.

Title: Re: Before Pregnancy
Post by: Lokkhi maa on May 29, 2017, 07:18:15 AM

Thanks Andy ..

How much Vit E should take and how long time?

If need any helpful supplement also during pregnancy with Folic acid and Vit E please share ...

Title: Re: Before Pregnancy
Post by: Lokkhi maa on June 03, 2017, 08:52:46 AM

Please help..

Title: Re: Before Pregnancy
Post by: Andy Battaglia on June 05, 2017, 01:34:22 AM

I've taken 400 IU of vitamin E daily for over 40 years. It's a good dose and recommended all the time, but even more while pregnant. 1000 mcg vitamin B-12 will also help duirng pregnancy.

Title: Re: Before Pregnancy
Post by: Lokkhi maa on June 05, 2017, 09:38:24 AM

You mean full pregnancy time 400 IU Vitamin E and  B-12 1000 mcg will continue.. !!

Title: Re: Before Pregnancy
Post by: Andy Battaglia on June 06, 2017, 09:07:46 PM

Yes.

Title: Re: Before Pregnancy
Post by: Lokkhi maa on June 11, 2017, 09:56:19 AM

Hello Andy,

I am taking last 3 months Folic acid 5 mg daily and zinc,calcium also for future pregnancy.For physical check up yesterday visited doctor and she has given many tests.

All tests are in a normal range but HB is too low only 6.9.

What will I do ? Last time I have taken transfusion at 7 month of my pregnancy.

If I get pregnant at this level transfusion should have to start ? What will be the duration between transfusion?

Please help...

Title: Re: Before Pregnancy
Post by: Andy Battaglia on June 12, 2017, 01:45:33 AM

Are you also taking wheatgrass? If not, you should begin taking it daily.

If you can't get your Hb up, you will need transfusion. The cutoff level is 7, so unless you can bump that up, you will have to transfuse. Are you taking any iron? You may be iron deficient.

Title: Re: Before Pregnancy
Post by: Lokkhi maa on June 14, 2017, 06:04:39 AM

Hello Andy,

Thanks for your reply.

Doctor advised for taking 3 packed cell blood and again test Hb and if i want to get pregnant then try after 2/3 months.
But after 2/3 months the result will be same as I am a Thal minor.

Now I want to increase my Hb by taking iron supplement and foods.

Please advice how much iron supplement should take.

Title: Re: Before Pregnancy
Post by: Andy Battaglia on June 15, 2017, 04:45:09 PM

Have you had an iron panel of tests done? You should before deciding on taking iron.