In addition to iron, pregnant women need several other essential nutrients to support their health and the baby's development
At Second Opinion Physician, we strongly advocate for regular ferritin testing
Symptoms of deficiency may include: Low energy Weakness Headaches Bruising Brain fog Depression Iron deficiency is more likely to affect: Adults who eat a vegetarian, vegan, or other low-iron diet Adults who don't absorb iron well, often because of a digestive condition Women in their reproductive years, especially those who have heavy menstrual periods Pregnant women because iron needs are greater Postpartum women after childbirth or anyone who has lost a significant amount of blood (Source 1) Benefits of a Liquid Iron Supplement When it's challenging to meet daily iron needs from food or in the case of iron deficiency (with or without anemia), iron supplementation helps increase iron levels in the body and maintain them
However, because of hormonal changes, morning sickness, food aversions, and sensitive stomachs, pregnant women have difficulty tolerating iron supplements
Desferrioxamine is a commonly used siderophore for chelation therapy
