Total amount of iron needed by the fetus during entire pregnancy: (A) 500 mg, (B) 1000 mg, (C) 800 mg, (D) 300 mg
Answer is D. 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