Load up with Iron

If you are trying to get pregnant, then it is good to pump up on iron now, especially those with heavy periods. Once you get pregnant, your body will be difficult to maintain its iron stores as your baby siphons the mineral from you. If you have too little iron at the start of pregnancy, you are at higher risk for postpartum anemia. Postpartum anemia causes red blood cells to fall below normal and zaps your energy level. Take a multivitamin with iron if you do not eat red meat.