I Finally Conquered Pregnancy Anemia, With a Little Help

By Erica Kain

I’ve suffered from borderline anemia most of my life, and, after suffering through two listless pregnancies, I’m ready to take my my pregnancy-related anemia seriously.
Twenty percent of pregnant women in industrialized countries experience iron deficiency, according to a report from the University of Maryland Medical Center. The reason is pretty simple: Pregnancy causes a 50% increase in blood, diluting the concentration of red blood cells in our bodies. Read More