Normally every people have its own dietary needs as specially women require more iron diet. The intake of iron is depends on the age, gender and body size. The pregnant women need more of iron than the other age person.. Nutrition value is also differ for men and women, the man require more nutrition than the women but in certain case women must need calcium and iron adequately.
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) has set as target for intake of nutritions by individuals. The RDA recommended daily levels of iron for the women.
The pregnant women are always in needs of more iron. During pregnancy, your body demands more iron because of the growing needs from the fetus, the higher volume of blood. Please make sure you get 27mg of iron every day. It is advisable to take iron supplement as suggested by your doctor.