This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Medical, surgical and gynaecological illness complicating pregnancy, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Total amount of iron needed by the fetus during entire pregnancy 
Select and explain. 
A. 500 mg, B. 1000 mg, C. 800 mg, D. 300 mg
D: 300 mg
Answer: D: 300 mg 
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