Iron-deficiency Anemia

Iron-deficiency anemia is a relatively common pregnancy related problem among women of child-bearing age. Signs and symptoms of anemia include:

•  pallor

•  pale coloring under your eyelids

•  feeling short of breath when you exercise

•  fatigue

•  ridges in your fingernails

•  an increased pulse (above 90).

Severe anemia may increase the risk of premature birth, so it’s important to discover if you have this condition. It is usually easily treated with diet changes or supplements, and symptoms generally improve within just a few weeks.