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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Nutritional Science

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  • Iron is vital for oxygen transport and DNA synthesis.
  • Iron deficiency is the most prevalent nutritional deficiency globally.
  • Pregnant women face increased risk due to expanded blood volume and fetal demands.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review how maternal iron deficiency affects placental development and function.
  • To explore the placenta's role in mediating fetal growth complications.
  • To discuss management strategies for iron deficiency in pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current scientific literature on maternal iron deficiency and placental changes.
  • Analysis of data on placental structure and function under iron-deficient conditions.
  • Synthesis of information regarding diagnostic indices and intervention perspectives.

Main Results:

  • Maternal iron deficiency can alter placental structure and function.
  • These placental changes may indirectly impair fetal growth, leading to intrauterine growth restriction.
  • Placental adaptations in iron deficiency may serve as indicators of fetal stress.

Conclusions:

  • Placental changes in response to maternal iron deficiency are critical for fetal well-being.
  • Identifying placental markers could enable earlier diagnosis of fetal stress.
  • Effective management of iron deficiency in pregnancy is essential for improved maternal and infant outcomes.