Eat iron-rich foods: red meat, liver, chicken, fish, eggs, lentils, beans, tofu, spinach, and fortified cereals
Include vitamin C with meals: oranges, lemons, strawberries, guava, tomatoes, bell peppers
Avoid tea and coffee with meals
Take iron supplements only if prescribed by a doctor
Include folate-rich foods: leafy greens, beans, avocados, citrus fruits
Include vitamin B12 sources: meat, fish, dairy, eggs, fortified foods
Treat heavy menstrual bleeding if present
Manage parasites or infections if diagnosed
Stay hydrated
Cook in cast-iron cookware when possible
Get tested for anemia and underlying causes
Follow a doctor’s advice for pregnancy-related iron needs
Eat a balanced diet with enough protein
Recheck hemoglobin after treatment as advised by a doctor