Iron deficiency is vital for your child’s growth and development and iron deficiency can affect health and even lead to anaemia.
Iron deficiency during pregnancy gives rise to increased negative perinatal outcomes, including premature labour and low birth weight. In turn, these increase the likelihood of the child developing iron deficiency.
The signs of iron deficiency in children are largely similar to that in adults but may be more non-specific. Signs include pale skin, poor appetite, slowed growth and development. It could also present as frequent infections, fatigue or just a general overall lack of energy.
