Iron for Prenatal Health
Iron is a vital nutrient for expecting mothers, playing a crucial role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Unfortunately, over 80% of pregnant women aged 20-40 in the US don’t get enough iron from their diet. This deficiency can lead to iron deficiency anemia, which may impact both the mother and the developing baby. It is estimated that in the US, iron deficiency impacts about 1 in 10 women who are pregnant and about 1 in 4 women during their third trimester.1
Why Iron Matters
Iron is essential for the production of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to tissues. During pregnancy, a woman’s blood volume increases significantly, making adequate iron intake even more important to meet the increased demand for oxygen.
How Much Iron Should I Take?
For pregnant women, the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for iron is 27 mg/day, but most women fall well short of that.
The CDC recommends that pregnant women start iron supplementation (30 mg/day) at the first prenatal visit.2 This proactive approach helps maintain iron levels throughout pregnancy, supporting both maternal and fetal health.
Health Benefits of Iron
Iron plays a vital role in prenatal health by supporting cognitive function, normal attention, and healthy memory. It also helps transport oxygen to working muscles, which is crucial for both mother and baby during pregnancy. Iron deficiency is a common concern, and ensuring adequate iron intake is essential for a healthy pregnancy.
Supports cognitive function and development of children
Iron supports normal attention
Healthy memory support
Supports a healthy pregnancy
How Does Iron Help Prenatal Health?
Our innovative brand, Ferrochel®, ensures helps expecting mothers receive the iron they need to maintain their health and support their baby’s growth. Ferrochel® is the most studied brand of iron bisglycinate chelate on the market.
It is also bioavailable and improves iron status in pregnant women.
