Laura Kusminsky, PA-C

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Pregnant women are at higher risk of anemia, particularly during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, when the amount of blood in the body increases by 20% to 30%. Many pregnant women lack sufficient amounts of iron and other vitamins to produce adequate amounts of hemoglobin, so clinicians may prescribe an iron supplement. Women who are significantly anemic during pregnancy are at greater risk for preterm labor, can lose significant amounts of blood during delivery and are at greater risk for infection.

Can Taking Iron Pills Elevate Liver Enzymes?

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Laura Kusminsky, PA-C

May 2, 2019

Iron taken in typical replacement doses has not been linked to elevated liver enzymes.