The World Health Organization (WHO,2019) estimates that globally estimates 293 million young children and 468 million non-pregnant women suffer from anemia, among which approximates 50% are estimated to be attributable to iron deficiency (ID).This makes iron one of the most common micronutrient deficiencies in the world. In addition to inadequate intake of iron, infection and blood loss are common causes of ID, and there is growing evidence suggesting that impairment of mucosal absorption of iron may contribute to the high rates of ID in developing countries. ID impairs physical activity and cognitive performance and may also cause irreversible intergenerational effects when it occurs in women of reproductive age. ID anemia (IDA) during pregnancy increases the risk of adverse pregnancy and perinatal out-comes including maternal and neonatal deaths, particularly in severe anemia. Anemia is generally defined according to hemoglobin levels, which may vary ac-cording to many factors most importantly age, gender, and ethnicity. Any level below 13 g/dL for males, and below 12 g/dL for females is considered abnormal. Hemoglo-bin levels of less than 11 g/dL at any time during pregnancy are considered abnor-mal. Once anemia is recognised, the possibility of iron deficiency should be consid-ered. Abnormalities in red blood cell indices on complete blood count typically pre-cede the development of lowered hemoglobin levels. Iron deficiency usually devel-ops slowly over time, and may not be symptomatic, or clinically obvious. Once iron stores are completely depleted, iron accessibility to the tissues decline leading to symptomatic anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is extremely common, particularly in the developing world, reaching a state of global epidemic. Iron deficiency during pregnancy is one of the leading causes of anemia in infants and young children. Many women go through the entire pregnancy without attaining the minimum re-quired intake of iron. The prevention is using prenatal vitamins typically contain iron. Taking a prenatal vitamin that contains iron can help prevent and treat iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy. In some cases, your health care provider might recommend a separate iron supplement. During pregnancy, you need 27 milligrams of iron a day. Good nutrition also can prevent iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy. Dietary sources of iron for example red meat, poultry, fish. Iron-fortified breakfast cereals, dried beans and peas. The iron from animal products, such as meat, is most easily absorbed. To enhance the absorption of iron from plant sources and supplements, pair them with a food or drink high in vitamin C such as orange.