I had pregnancy induced hypertension in dec 2010 still on meds now also iron deficiency which causes weekness and fainting spells, my heart also races when i get a faint spell. I am on two types of iron materna and ferrum hausman chewables. How soon will i feel like myself again? please help its been one wk on meds now
HI, I understand your concern. Iron deficiency is hazardous in pregnancy - for maternal & fetal health. Its good you have already stated with iron supplements with your doctors advise.  If you are digesting iron well, you should start feeling improvement in 3 weeks of medication.  - Addition of proteins, vitamins C, B6, B12 & folic acid help improvement.  - You should check your HBO in a month & consult your doctor.  - injectable iron preparations/ blood transfusion is advised to non responding patients/ patients in late pregnancy.  Thanks.