Right from your first antenatal visit your doctor would prescribe you iron pills to be consumed regularly throughout your pregnancy. Remember during pregnancy iron intake is crucial for the baby's well-being and that of the mother. Low iron levels is associated with anemia that indicates a lower hemoglobin count. This can affect the oxygen supply to the fetus resulting in adverse consequences. Iron deficiency during pregnancy can result in severe maternal weakness and in worst cases lead to infant mortality too. In fact an iron deficiency in the first six months doubles the risk of a preterm labour and triples
