This nutrient is used to make hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to your tissues. During pregnancy your blood volume nearly doubles and so does your need for iron. Low iron causes fatigue and a susceptibility to infections. Risk of preterm delivery and low birth weigh may be higher too.
IRON
How Much? 27 milligrams a day
fortified cereal: 3/4 cup: 18 milligrams
kidney beans: 1 cup boiled: 5.2 milligrams
spinach: 1/2 cup boiled: 3.2 milligrams
tenderloin beef: 3 ounces: 3 milligrams
dark turkey: 3-1/2 ounces: 2.3 milligrams
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