01/03/2026
SOME PREGNANT WOMEN ARE SKIPPING THEIR BLOOD TABLETS BECAUSE OF SIDE EFFECTS 😭💔
👉You were given iron and folic acid at antenatal…
But after taking it for a few days,
you start feeling nausea.
Your stool becomes dark.
Your stomach feels uncomfortable.
You say,
“These dr@gs are not for me.”
You quietly stop taking them.
👉At your next clinic visit,
nurse asks, “Are you taking your blood tablets?”
You nod your head,
but deep down, you know you stopped long ago.
Mama… that small tablet is building life inside you.
👉During pregnancy,
your body is producing extra blood
for both you and your baby.
Without enough iron: Your blood level drops.
Your body becomes weak.
Your heart works harder.
Your baby may not grow well.
👉Some women only realize the importance
when they become too weak in labour,
or when doctors start talking about blõõd transfusion.
All because of tablets they stopped taking.
Yes, iron tablets can cause: Nausea,
*Constipation,
*Dark stool.
But these are common and manageable side effects.
You can take the tablet after food.
Drink plenty of water.
Eat fruits and vegetables.
Tell your nurse if the side effects are too much.
There are other options
that may suit your body better.
But stopping your blood tablets completely
without telling your nurse
can put both you and your baby at r!sk.
Please, take your prescribed tablets as directed.
And if you’re having problems,
talk to your healthcare provider.
Don’t suffér in silence.
Don’t stop your drugs on your own.
That small tablet
can make a big difference during delivery.
