USMLE Step 2 CK Lecture Notes 2019: Obstetrics/Gynecology (Kaplan Test Prep)

IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA

Iron deficiency anemia is a nutritional anemia resulting in decreased hemoglobin
production. A pregnant woman needs 800 mg of elemental iron; 500 mg goes to
expand the RBC mass and 300 mg goes to the fetal-placental unit.