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Why iron and folic acid supplements to a pregnant women even if she is not anemic?
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Yes 1000mg of extra requirement of iron in pregnancy. Which goes into the baby, placenta and extra blood requirements. If no suppliments are taken a normal patient can become anaemic. Folic acid is required in the initial months of pregnancy due to massive tissue growth and for prevention of neurodevelopmental disorders.
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