Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Medical, surgical and gynaecological illness complicating pregnancy
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Total amount of iron needed by the fetus during entire pregnancy
High-Yield Explanation
Iron needs in pregnancy Fetus and placenta 300mg Red cell expansion 500mg Net need in pregnancy 900mg Reference: Textbook of Obstetrics; Sheila Balakrishnan; 2nd edition; Page no: 285