Hi, I am 3 month pregnant and my heart beat is above 102 for last few days using Dr. Morepen BP device at home. BP is also seen low around 105/75. Is it normal?

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Hello, Thanks for your query on Lybrate "As" per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this- 1) Do a clinical examination by your Doctor and do blood tests like HB% and TSH 2) Adjust thyroid medication and if anemia found then take iron tabs like 2-HER and you need it regularly or discuss with your Doctor about iron sucrose injections 3 injections every week. While taking iron tabs follow few tips to absorb it - a) Take iron tablets on an empty stomach, However, because iron tablets can upset your stomach, you may need to take your iron tablets with meals. B) Don't take iron with antacids. Medications that immediately relieve heartburn symptoms can interfere with the absorption of iron. Take iron two hours before or four hours after you take antacids. C) Take iron tablets with vitamin C. Vitamin C improves the absorption of iron. So take your iron tablets with a glass of orange juice or with a vitamin C supplement. Do follow lifestyle modifications like this - 1) Do take foods rich in iron like Foods rich in iron include: Red meat, Poultry, Seafood, Beans, Dark green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, Dried fruit, such as raisins and apricots, Iron-fortified cereals, bread and pasta 2) Do take foods rich in vitamin C and it includes Broccoli, Grapefruit, Kiwi, Leafy greens, Melons, Oranges, Peppers, Strawberries, Tangerines, and tomatoes. Hope that helps.

Udaya Nath Sahoo · Accepted Answer

Hello, Thanks for your query on Lybrate "As" per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this- 1) Do a clinical examination by your Doctor and do blood tests like HB% and TSH 2) Adjust thyroid medication and if anemia found then take iron tabs like 2-HER and you need it regularly or discuss with your Doctor about iron sucrose injections 3 injections every week. While taking iron tabs follow few tips to absorb it - a) Take iron tablets on an empty stomach, However, because iron tablets can upset your stomach, you may need to take your iron tablets with meals. B) Don't take iron with antacids. Medications that immediately relieve heartburn symptoms can interfere with the absorption of iron. Take iron two hours before or four hours after you take antacids. C) Take iron tablets with vitamin C. Vitamin C improves the absorption of iron. So take your iron tablets with a glass of orange juice or with a vitamin C supplement. Do follow lifestyle modifications like this - 1) Do take foods rich in iron like Foods rich in iron include: Red meat, Poultry, Seafood, Beans, Dark green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, Dried fruit, such as raisins and apricots, Iron-fortified cereals, bread and pasta 2) Do take foods rich in vitamin C and it includes Broccoli, Grapefruit, Kiwi, Leafy greens, Melons, Oranges, Peppers, Strawberries, Tangerines, and tomatoes. Hope that helps.

Rajiv Bajaj · Answer

Fast heart rate is common in pregnancy. Do get hemoglobin checked if you feel tired. Take ample rest, plenty of good food including fruits, nuts, milk and eggs. And enjoy your pregnancy, a happy pregnancy will bring you a lovely baby. Best wishes.