She Found Motherhood Podcast

Ironing Out the Facts: Anemia & Low Iron in Pregnancy

She Found Motherhood Podcast

Show Notes

In today's episode, Drs. Sarah and Alicia dive into what low iron and anemia in pregnancy really mean, and how they can affect both childbirth and your newborn. They break down how to test your iron levels and share practical recommendations for treating low iron or anemia during pregnancy.

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*This episode is a re-release. Original release date: March 3, 2021.

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