Iron reserves: Our red blood cells hold iron within hemoglobin, and our spleen recycles the iron as old red blood cells are degraded. Being pregnant causes an increase in overall blood volume which creates a "functional anemia". Follow your OBGYN's advice about your iron stores.
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