BAsic information description A low level of red cells and hemoglobin in the blood during pregnancy. Hemoglobin is the protein inside red blood cells that carries oxygen to body tissues. Common anemias in pregnancy include iron-deficiency anemia and folic-acid deficiency. Other anemias are glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, thalassemia, and sickle-cell anemia. frequent signs and symptoms Usually no symptoms are apparent. Shortness of breath. Fatigue, weakness, or...