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Iron & fluid intake (pregnancy)

General guidelines. Follow your healthcare provider’s advice.

Iron

Recommended: 27 mg per day throughout pregnancy.

Many prenatal vitamins include iron; discuss with your provider.

Fluids

Recommended: about 2.3 L (roughly 10 cups) per day.

Increase if exercising or in hot weather.