Liquid chlorophyll in last trimester? - Page 2

[Jemper]

My hemoglobin was low with my 2nd PG (around 9) and I started barley green juice powder per my m/w's recommendation. (It's rich in chlorophyll as well as some other wonderful vitamins and minerals).

It did the trick ~ just a week later, my hemoglobin jumped 2 points!! (Using the hemoglobin meter).

(The kind I used can be seen here - http://www.greenfoods.com/products/green_magma.html, I found it at a local health food store).

[Keeper]

Right now, my hemoglobin is probably at an 8....possibly even lower. My hematocrit is 27. I'm drinking a QUARTER CUP of the chlorophyll in 8 ounces of water every day to bring my levels up. We have two months until my birth and will check my blood levels at the lab a week before I'm due to decide whether I get my homebirth or not. (I have a blood condition called thalassemia, so that is partly to blame for the extremely low levels.)

I'm also drinking homemade spinach shakes every day with my lunch. I juice spinach/kale/collard greens in my juicer and add the green juice to tomato juice.

Baby's heartrate has been on the high side, 165 throughout this pregnancy, and my hemotologist attributed that to my low levels, saying baby's heart has to pump faster to make up for the low oxygen he gets from me.

After three days of the chlorophyll and shakes, his heartrate is down to a much more reasonable 147-150.

I'm with pamamidwife on the big jumps, though. Becoming dehydrated can actually change perceived hemoglobin levels and make them jump up very quickly. I'd be more apt to believe a 2 point jump in 2 weeks is the result of drinking less water, even with all the benefits I've seen with chlorophyll.

Sarah

[Keeper]

BTW: Tips on getting it down if you're not a fan of the taste:

-Get the water as cold as you can. Mix in some ice or use water that's been chilled in the fridge.

-Drink it through a straw. Place the straw to the side of your tongue, so you bypass most of it.

-Have a chaser. I use OJ in another glass and drink that with a straw, as well.

-Consider changing brands. I started out last time with an AWFUL tasting brand that made me want to vomit (and I did sometimes). My midwife suggested switching to Nature's Sunshine and I was amazed by the difference. Much easier to take!

Sarah

[milk4two]

Will chlorophyll help prevent postpartum hemorrhage?

[TRIBE]

Ok bumping this thread up

I just got some chlorophyll and I simply can't drink it in the water, its even super cold. But I have been having issues with keeping water down at all the last few weeks. Can I just take the chlorophyll straight and then chase it with something? I am thinking it would just be so much easier to take a shot of the 1tbs of it then follow behind with something else than to try and drink 8oz of water with it in there. I am feeling very pukey after trying and I only took 3 sips

[momto l&a]

Originally Posted by Jenniebug

Ok bumping this thread up

I just got some chlorophyll and I simply can't drink it in the water, its even super cold. But I have been having issues with keeping water down at all the last few weeks. Can I just take the chlorophyll straight and then chase it with something? I am thinking it would just be so much easier to take a shot of the 1tbs of it then follow behind with something else than to try and drink 8oz of water with it in there. I am feeling very pukey after trying and I only took 3 sips

I couldnt stand the taste of liq chlorophyll in water so I would drink mint flavored chlorophyll plain the chase it down with some type of drink. Worked very well for me.

Cant drink water either as it really upsets my tummy.

[pamamidwife]

Originally Posted by milk4two

Will chlorophyll help prevent postpartum hemorrhage?

Definitely. With women who are low in iron, it seems that they may have more of a tendency to bleed because of the lack of oxygen to the uterine muscle.

Plus, with women who are low in iron, ANY amt of blood loss, even if it's what we would consider "normal" could be hard for them. They may have a more difficult time postpartum and not feel "normal" for a longer period of time.

With twins, it's really important. Your placenta site(s) are larger, so there is a bigger space of open vessels that will bleed while your uterus contracts. This usually results in a bit more blood loss than with a singleton birth. Plus, it's nice to have the stores so your postpartum recovery is smoother - and that can mean an easier time for milk supply establishment, etc.

(how exciting: TWINS!!!)