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Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Minor => Topic started by: Rzaslim on November 11, 2022, 06:24:49 AM

Title: Lactoferrin And Iron During Pregnancy
Post by: Rzaslim on November 11, 2022, 06:24:49 AM

Hey everyone, my Wife has Beta Thalassemia Minor and has recently became Pregnant. Does anyone know if Lactoferrin is beneficial and safe to take during Pregnancy with BTM? Also would taking an Iron supplement once a week be ok or is there still a risk of Iron overload? Thank you so much!

Russ

Title: Re: Lactoferrin And Iron During Pregnancy
Post by: Andy Battaglia on January 07, 2023, 08:07:26 PM

Lactoferrin is very safe and also can be very helpful. It's best if an iron panel can be done before tkaing iron. Iron is often needed by thal minors during pregnancy, but should only be taken as a supplement when the need is proven.