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Yes, pregnant women can take the iron supplement ferrous sulfate. Iron supports fetal growth and maternal health. Pregnant women need about twice as much iron as non-pregnant women, because of:
- Increased blood volume during pregnancy
- Increased needs of the fetus
- Blood losses that occur during delivery
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