The amount of iron needed increases when you are pregnant. While you needed at least 18 mg per day your intake has now increased to taking 27 mg per day. This is essential because the amount of blood in your body increases, about 50% more, when you are pregnant so therefore more iron is needed to support the extra blood present.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Recommended Daily Allowance
The amount of iron needed increases when you are pregnant. While you needed at least 18 mg per day your intake has now increased to taking 27 mg per day. This is essential because the amount of blood in your body increases, about 50% more, when you are pregnant so therefore more iron is needed to support the extra blood present.
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