Re: [ozmidwifery] Anaemia remedies

[Tanya Fleming]

I have used Floradix myself and also recommended it to clients.  I have found it doesnt necessarily increase Hb but will certainly maintain the level and prevent it dropping and occasionally result in a marginal increase.  I recently have put my sister on it.  Her Hb at 20 wks was 110 and at 29 wks after 10 weeks of Floradix, is now Hb is now 117.    CHeers. Tanya. ----- Original Message ----- From: Helen and Graham To: ozmidwifery Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 3:40 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Anaemia remedies We are having a discussion about remedies for anaemia in pregnancy at work at the moment.  One of the midwives has been recommending parsley and pineapple juice but one of the doctors is saying it causes a build up of uric acid?!   I recall hearing about floradix being recommended by some midwives and Elevit by others.    Apart from FGF, I would be interested in what people are recommending in their practices.   Thanks   Helen