CYGB and anemia (phenotype): The results showed that the mean levels of HGB and ferritin were 10.9 ±1.9 and 47.84 ±98.39 μg/L respectively, while anemia at term was observed in 46.4% of women who received 200 mg elemental iron in three divided doses and 5 mg folic acid daily beginning from the second trimester.