Question by L B: How much iron should I take for a twin pregnancy?
I am 8 weeks pregnant with twins. My prenatal vitamin has 28mg of iron. Was anyone out there (who had or is having twins) given extra iron and if so how much was prescribed?
Thanks so much!
Best answer:
Answer by Due August 26th w/ #2
Your doctor will tell you if you need extra and how much.
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Your doctor will tell you and make the right call.
just take what is in the prenatals – i dont think there is any need to take more – but ask your doctor to be sure… follow his advice, as if you take too much iron it can cause premature labour
I’m 24wks with twins and my prenatal only has 30MG and I haven’t had any problems
As long as you eat healthy and don’t just depend on your prenatal for nutrients then you’ll be fine. If you do end up needing more then your Doctor will know and tell you.
Congratulations!
I dont think you need to take any extra unless your OB says so, I have always been anemic so I was taking an extra iron pill, the one thing I remember is also having to take an extra folic acid pill, other than that check with your OB, i took the same amount iron i did before i was preggo with my twins and they were fine.