ACOG recommends supplementation in the form of a prenatal vitamin for ALL pregnancies (with additional supplementation if you are actually iron deficient). My last pregnancy I remained normal throughout and I don’t tolerate iron well. The studies on the benefits of iron supplements in non anemic patients are conflicting so I chose to skip it. Well this pregnancy was different and I ended up needing it. Important to note there are different causes for anemia that have nothing to do with iron so it’s important for your provider to make sure your iron is low and there isn’t another cause. Studies show superiority of IV iron in the 2nd and 3rd trimester for correcting iron deficiency anemia over oral so I decided to go that route instead of continuing oral. #iron #ironsupplements #anemia #pregnant #pregnancy #pregnancyfatigue #obgyn

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