Iron During Pregnancy: Why It Matters and How to Reduce Side Effects

July 12, 2026

Pregnancy dramatically increases your body's need for iron, as your blood volume expands to support your growing baby. Nutrovell Prenatal Iron, Folate & B12 Support is built around that need, delivering iron alongside folate and B12 in one daily tablet.

Why iron matters more in pregnancy

Iron makes the hemoglobin that carries oxygen through your expanding blood supply and supports your baby's development. Requirements rise from 18 mg for non-pregnant women to 27 mg during pregnancy, which is why a prenatal with iron is so valuable.

Iron plus the nutrients that support it

Nutrovell pairs iron with folate and B12, nutrients that work together to support healthy red blood cells, plus calcium, zinc and more, giving you comprehensive prenatal support in a single daily tablet.

Get the most from your iron

Vitamin C helps your body absorb iron, so enjoy your tablet alongside citrus, tomatoes or peppers. Coffee, tea and large amounts of calcium are best kept a little apart from your iron for the best absorption.

Keeping it comfortable

Take your prenatal with your main meal to be gentle on the stomach, stay hydrated and eat fibre-rich foods to keep things moving, and know that darker stools are a normal, harmless effect of iron.

How to take it

Take one tablet daily with your main meal and water. If iron ever feels hard on your stomach, your provider can suggest timing or form adjustments, and if blood tests show low iron, they may recommend additional support.

Good to know

Keep iron-containing products out of reach of children, as accidental overdose is dangerous; in the US, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 if a child may have swallowed any. Iron can affect the absorption of some medicines like levothyroxine, so ask your pharmacist about spacing.

The bottom line

Iron is one of pregnancy's most important nutrients, and pairing it with folate and B12 supports you and your baby beautifully. Nutrovell Prenatal Iron, Folate & B12 Support makes daily iron easy in one gentle tablet.