Low iron and pregnancy - a mom's experience

Recently, the Lucky Iron Fish Enterprise team participated in the Toronto Baby Show to let soon-to-be mothers in on a great complimentary solution for adding iron to their diet - the Lucky Iron Fish!

Another mom (the creator of Ollie&Shell) just recently shared her experience about iron deficiency during pregnancy, and we're thrilled she let us help spread the word. 

Here's her post:

When I found out I was pregnant I went through all the standard tests – blood work, physical, routine shots. I struggled with morning (all day) sickness for the first several months of my pregnancy, followed by some crazy food aversions. I was exhausted, weak and dizzy but attributed it all to the stress on your body while pregnant.

After speaking to some other moms who’d experienced iron deficiency, I decided to talk to my doctor. At around 15 weeks pregnant I went for some additional testing and I found out that I had developed anemia. Over the next several months I struggled to introduce enough iron-rich foods into my diet because I wasn’t able to each meat, spinach or beans throughout my entire pregnancy without feeling sick.

Some symptoms of iron deficiency include:

• general fatigue
• weakness
• pale skin
• shortness of breath
• dizziness
• a tingling or crawling feeling in the legs
• tongue swelling or soreness

My doctor recommended taking an iron pill in additional to my prenatal vitamins but I wanted an alternative to more pills. After a couple weeks of searching for alternatives, I found the Lucky Iron Fish. Not only did the product help to boost my iron levels but they also have a Buy-One-Give-One program, for each product that is purchased the organization donates to a community in need.

Iron deficiency and anemia affects 2 billion people worldwide. In my case, I didn’t even think of anemia or iron-deficiency until someone else suggested the idea to me. In an effort to improve my own health and nutrition I’ve started taking a more active role in what chemicals and drugs I introduce into my body. I’ve been using the product for just over a year, along with frequent checkups to my doctor. My iron levels have risen back to normal and all my other symptoms have subsided.

Originally posted here.