Anemia is a fancy word for iron deficiency. It's fairly common pregnancy nutrition issue, since you and your developing baby need a lot more iron than usual. You are at even greater risk of developing anemia if:
You often drink tea or coffee right before (or right after) you eat. This can make it tricky for your body to absorb the iron it should be getting from the food.
You have a history of heavy menstrual bleeding (as if you needed another reason to dislike that!).
You don't eat enough meat, fish or poultry - which are great sources of iron. Not getting enough vitamin C is a related pregnancy nutrition issue, as vitamin C helps the body absorb iron.
You have had two or more back-to-back pregnancies.
You donate blood at least three times a year.report abuse