Pregaday Tablets 28s This iron & folic acid supplement is designed for use by pregnant women who are at high risk of developing iron & folic acid deficiency during the second & third trimesters of pregnancy. During pregnancy the daily requirement for both iron & folic acid increases. This is because the mother must increase her production of red blood cells to supply the foetus &, in addition, the foetus & placenta need their own supply of iron, which can only be obtained from the mother. The supplement will also correct mild iron deficiency anaemia if this has already developed before the supplements are started. However, it does not contain a high enough dose to treat folic acid deficiency anaemia & should not be used for this purpose. Not every pregnant women needs to take an iron & folic acid supplement, so you should talk to your doctor, pharmacist or midwife about whether this medicine is suitable for you.