What kind of iron should pregnant women choose to supplement?

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Hello doctor, ask your doctor for advice. I'm just pregnant and wondering what kind of iron is good to use today? Thank you!
Nguyen Thi Thanh (1987)
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Dear madam, thank you for submitting your question to Vinmec Health System. Normally before pregnancy, a woman's iron requirement is at least 15mg/day. During pregnancy, the need increases to about 30mg/day. The safest and richest source of iron for pregnant women is the daily foods. Iron is found in red meats such as heart, liver, poultry, fish, clams, oysters, egg yolks and legumes, whole grains, dark green leafy vegetables, broccoli, pumpkin and dried fruit. Foods of animal origin are considered to be better sources of iron absorption than plant-based foods. In addition to iron supplementation through daily foods, pregnant women should also use iron supplements. Iron supplements for pregnant women usually come in 2 forms: inorganic iron (Iron sulfate) and organic iron (Iron fumarate and ferrous gluconate). In which, organic iron is more easily absorbed and less constipating than inorganic iron. During pregnancy, in addition to iron supplements, mothers should also pay attention to add other substances such as folic acid, Vitamin B12,... To ensure the effectiveness and safety of supplementing with vitamins and minerals. During pregnancy, it is best to go to specialized medical facilities to receive the advice of medical staff. Best regards!
MSc.BSCK II Nguyen Thi Huong Linh - Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Vinmec Times City International Hospital.

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