1. What is anemia in pregnant women? Anemia in pregnant women means that the quantity or quality of red blood cells in the body of pregnant women is insufficient, resulting in a decrease in the oxygen transport capacity of the blood, thus causing a series of physical discomforts. Anemia in pregnant women is one of the common complications of pregnancy. 2. What effects does anemia in pregnant women have on the fetus? Anemia in pregnant women will have adverse effects on the fetus, mainly in the following aspects: 1. Placental dysfunction