3 months ago 01st Oct 11:53
Although your diet should provide all the iron you need to replace the lost blood, many women still don't get enough. Vegetarians and vegans may find it particularly hard to take in enough iron.
Good dietary sources include:
Meat, poultry and liver (but avoid liver during pregnancy)
Fortified breakfast cereals
Fresh green vegetables
The tannin in tea can interfere with iron absorption in the gut, so avoid drinking tea with meals. Vitamin C, on the other hand, has the opposite effect, so a glass of orange juice with your steak is a good idea.
Iron supplements are available from pharmacies for those who can't get enough from their diet. There are various types and if you don't get on with one type, try another.
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