Anemia is when there are not enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to your baby. This might be because you aren’t getting enough iron.

If anemia does not get treated, it can cause problems with your delivery.

Adding certain vitamins or foods to your diet can help your anemia.

Being pregnant with more than one baby.

Having two pregnancies close together.

Throwing up a lot because of morning sickness.

Being a pregnant teen.

Not eating enough foods with iron.

Having anemia before getting pregnant

Pale skin, lips, and nails.

Feeling tired or weak.

Dizziness.

Shortness of breath.

Quick heartbeat

Hard time concentrating.