Here is some information on Taking Iron during pregnancy. Taking iron daily during pregnancy is associated with a significant increase in birth weight and a reduction in risk of low birth weight, a new study finds. The effects were seen for iron doses up to 66 mg per day. The World Health Organization(WHO) currently recommends a dose of 60 mg per day for pregnant women.Iron deficiency is the most widespread nutritional deficiency in the world. It is the most common cause of anemia during pregnancy, especially in low-and middle-income countries, affecting an estimated 32 million pregnant women globally in 2011. Further analysis indicated that for every 10 mg increase in iron dose per day (up to 66 mg per day), risk of maternal anemia was 12 percent lower, birth weight increased by 15 g and risk of low birth weight decreased by three percent. For more information visit bmj or talk with your doctor about iron. Enjoy these pearls of wisdom quote: " I think of life as a good book. The further you get into it, the more sense it makes" Christina Baldwin
Posted on: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 18:23:19 +0000
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