Pregnancy is a beautiful journey—but it’s also one of the most demanding times on your
body. As your baby grows, so does your need for essential nutrients—especially iron.
Iron plays a critical role in supporting both you and your baby’s health. It helps carry oxygen Through the bloodstream, supports healthy fetal development, and keeps your energy levels up.
But here’s the problem: nearly 1 in 2 pregnant women experience iron deficiency, often without realizing it.
What Is Iron Deficiency During Pregnancy?
Iron deficiency occurs when your body doesn’t have enough iron to produce adequate hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen.
During pregnancy, your blood volume increases by about 50%, which means your iron
requirements surge. If your diet doesn’t meet those needs—and most don’t—your body
and your baby may not be getting the oxygen they need.
Why It Matters
Untreated iron deficiency isn’t just about feeling tired. It can have real consequences for
both mom and baby:
• Fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath
• Poor oxygen delivery to your tissues and baby’s brain
• Higher risk of low birth weight and preterm delivery
• Greater chance of needing a blood transfusion after delivery
• Emerging research links prenatal anemia to increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism and ADHD
In fact, a major 2019 study in JAMA Psychiatry found that moms diagnosed with anemia before 30 weeks had a 44% higher risk of having a child with autism. The earlier the deficiency occurs, the greater the potential impact on fetal brain development.
How to Know If You’re Low on Iron
The best way to know is through a blood panel, typically included in your prenatal labs.
Key markers to check:
• Hemoglobin and hematocrit – Show your red blood cell count
• Ferritin – Measures your body’s iron stores and is often the first sign of a deficiency, even before anemia sets in.
Low ferritin = low reserves = your body is struggling to keep up with increased demands.
What You Can Do
If your labs show low iron, don’t wait until you feel worse.
While oral iron supplements are common, they’re often poorly absorbed and can cause
uncomfortable side effects like constipation, nausea, and stomach cramps.
That’s why more women are choosing IV iron infusions—a safe, fast, and effective way to
restore iron levels without the GI upset.
Support You Can Feel – at Vita 10 Therapy
At Vita 10 Therapy, we offer high-quality, preservative-free iron infusions in a calm,
private setting—far from the chaos of a hospital or ER.
We help support women in every season of life, but especially during pregnancy, when
staying strong, energized, and well-nourished is more important than ever.
Easy Steps to getting Iron at Vita 10
Step 1: Bring Your Labs
• If you already have recent labs (within 30 days), bring them with you.
• Working with an OB or midwife? We’re happy to collaborate and make the process
seamless.
Step 2: Quick Test in Office (if no labs)
• No labs? No problem. We can do a rapid hemoglobin finger stick in 30 seconds.
• Or, if needed, we’ll draw a full iron panel (results in 3–5 days).
Step 3: Provider Consultation
• Our Nurse Practitioner or Physician will review your labs, symptoms, and pregnancy
status.
• This quick consult (about 10 minutes) ensures safety and proper dosing.
Step 4: Iron Infusion
• Once cleared, your iron infusion takes about 15 minutes.
• You’ll relax in a comfortable recliner while the infusion is administered.
Step 5: Optional Support Infusion
• Many moms choose to add a Myers Cocktail afterward for hydration and to support
absorption.
Step 6: Ongoing Care
• If you need multiple infusions within 2 weeks, you’ll receive 15% off.
• Our team will coordinate with your OB/midwife to keep everyone on the same page.
You’re growing a life—you deserve to feel your best while doing it. Let us help you stay
strong, supported, and full of vitality for the journey ahead.
Call one of our North Texas locations near you and learn why so many providers refer to
Vita 10 for their patient’s iron infusions.
