• Iron is indispensable for blood formation, is    needed to carry oxygen in the blood.

• Iron is a vital element that cannot be                synthesized by the body.

• This is why an adequate dietary intake is crucial. Most       women begin their pregnancy without adequate iron           supply and may increase the need of her body in the         second and third trimesters.

• Vitamin-C increase the absorption rate of iron.

• Vitamin B12 promotes the formation of red blood cells.

• Folic acid and vitamin B6 are involved in the normal cell growth and protein metabolism in the nervous system.