Why is iron important during pregnancy?

When you are pregnant, your body starts to produce more blood. This increase in body blood volume is needed to carry oxygen and nutrients to your baby for optimal growth and development. Hence, prenatal iron supplementation is recommended to help build up extra blood in your body that your baby needs. You should seek advice from your gynae before taking any supplements on your own.

You can also get iron naturally from foods such as red meat, green vegetables and nuts. To reduce any risk of infection during pregnancy, ensure all food are properly prepared and cooked.