Anaemia in early pregnancy linked to congenital heart conditions – study

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By Jane Kirby, PA Media

Women who suffer from low iron levels in pregnancy are much more likely to have a baby with heart disease, researchers have found.

For the first time, researchers have linked anaemia in early pregnancy and congenital heart disease, which is when heart problems develop in the womb and are present from birth.