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The Importance of Taking Iron During & After Pregnancy
Posted by Kate Fitton on
Pregnancy is an exciting period for women. During pregnancy, a woman's body makes significant changes to support the development of the baby, which include an increase in blood volume and the formation of new tissues. It is important to keep an optimal level of health for both mother and baby, and part of this involves getting enough iron in the diet. Iron requirements during this time are 2-3 times higher than usual. This blog post looks at why taking iron during and after pregnancy is important.