If a woman consumed a well-planned diet prior to conception, then during pregnancy she would need to increase her daily iron intake by _____ milligrams

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During pregnancy, a woman's daily iron needs increase from 18 mg to 27 mg. However, if she consumed a well-planned diet prior to conception, she likely had sufficient iron stores and may only need to increase her daily intake by 9-12 mg to meet her increased needs during pregnancy.

If a Woman Consumed a Well-Planned Diet Prior to Conception