Because iron requirements increase during pregnancy, a woman can have iron deficiency anemia (iron deficiency anemia) during pregnancy.
Hemoglobin is responsible for carrying oxygen in the red blood cells of our blood and has iron in its composition. If hemoglobin is low during pregnancy, it could lead to premature delivery and low birth weight. However, if hemoglobin is elevated it could also lead to complications.
Read the full article on: What Are Considered Pregnancy Complications? ( 68).
By Óscar Oviedo Moreno M.D. (gynecologist), Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 03/07/2022
