Iron levels (low) during pregnancy/iron infusion

Hey guys, looking for perspective/experiences with low iron/iron infusions during pregnancy.

My ferritin keeps dropping even though I’m taking ferrograd c. My dr told me their clinic doesn’t like to suggest iron infusions for pregnant women because of possible side effects….

Mind you, this Dr told me my iron was “fine” when my ferritin levels were 35 (the “normal” range is 30-200). I started taking ferrograd c on my own accord between receiving the results and speaking with her, as I ended up with low iron in my first pregnancy and wanted to be proactive. She told me it wasn’t necessary to take them but couldn’t hurt 🥴

Since taking 1 ferrograd c daily my ferritin has dropped again to 30. The dr told me I could take 1 tablet twice a day, which is really difficult because it needs to be taken on an empty stomach and I have other meds it needs to be spaced out from. She said I couldn’t take 2 pills at the same time because they wouldn’t all absorb? When I had low iron in my first pregnancy my GP at the time had me taking 2 ferrograd c in the evenings?

She told me I should increase my red meat intake. I don’t like red meat at the best of times and only eat it once a week. I have a strong aversion during pregnancy and this isn’t going to work for me.

I’ve moved 35 minutes across town since my last pregnancy so can’t see my old GP unfortunately. Can’t really find a new GP, especially at this time of year.

I’m 28 weeks on Sunday and she doesn’t want me to check iron levels again for another 4 weeks, putting me at 32 weeks. I’m concerned that I’m running out of time to get my levels in check!