Iron Rich Foods for Pregnant Women - 0 views
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william koch on 17 Apr 13During pregnancy, iron is critical for transporting oxygen towards the organs of the mother in addition to the fetus. For a expectant mother, the dietary reference intake, or DRI, for iron increases to 27mg. Without adequate iron, an expectant woman can develop a condition referred to as iron-deficiency anemia. Although most health care providers will recommend prenatal supplements, including iron, certain foods can also be a good supply of iron for pregnant women.