I‘m currently 36 weeks pregnant with low iron (supposed to be improving them by the 1st feb). I got a cold the day after i got the iron results, will the cold effect my iron levels?
No, low iron is caused by bleeding or not eating enough iron in your diet. Low iron is fairly common during pregnancy, especially among women who don't eat very much red meat. By supplying blood to your fetus you are depleting the blood supply for yourself. Your bones need to make more blood cells and blood takes iron to make. An iron supplement, say, in a daily multi-vitamin for instance, should do the trick. Of course, consult your physician before taking any of my advice.
