<s>[INST] Hi, Im a 39 yo women from Malaysia.  My height is 169cm & weigh 78kgs.  Recently I was diagnose with low HB count at only 5.5.  I was told to undergo blood transfusion immediately.  After given 3pints of blood, basically Im ok now with lesser heart palpitation.  What shall I do to maintain the HB besides taking iron tablets as prescribed by the doctor.  Second question is, Im also planning to get a 2nd baby and recently my gynae prescribed me some fertility pills.  How will the blood transfusion affect the baby if Im conceive within these period, which may be like in 1-2weeks time. [/INST] Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. Taking iron tablet is the heart of all anemia treatment. You can eat high iron diet, like wheat, days, etc. Regular exercise in early morning also helps to improve the hemoglobin. You should not plan for second baby until you get your hemoglobin level near normal. Blood transfusion adds more of antibodies in your system. Antibody increases chance of Rho antigen incompatibility. Glad to answer your further concern contact me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor.  Thank you, ChatDoctor </s>