Talk to Gynecologist on Pregnancy

Hello doctor, My sister is 9 months pregnant (due in about 1 to 1.5 weeks). On 8th July, her hemoglobin was 11 g/dL after treatment for a UTI with antibiotics and IV iron drips.

She continued having fever on and off, and another doctor later said it might be an allergy. She was given more antibiotic injections. The fever is gone now, but she has rib pain, coughing, and breathlessness at times.

Today (23rd July), a new blood test showed her hemoglobin dropped to 8.8 g/dL, and they also said she is dehydrated. We’re very concerned about this drop and her symptoms.

Can you please guide us: • Why would her hemoglobin drop so much? • Is it safe to wait for labor or should we consider early admission or transfusion? • Could the coughing and rib pain be something serious?

Thank you.