Vitamins and Iron-Deficiency Gestational Anemia - A Review

Vitamins, as essential m icronutrients, are vital for numerous cellular functions and play a key role in maintaining hematological parameter s during pregnancy, including erythropoiesis and processes affecting iron status. Iron-Deficient Gestational Anemia (IDGA), the most common clinicopathological condition in obstetrics and highly prevalent in developing countries, significantly contributes to complications such as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and gestational diabetes. While it is recognized that vitamin deficiencies impact iron metabolism and erythropoiesis, a complete understanding of their specific roles in preventing and managing IDGA is lacking. Insights into how vitamin deficiencies influence gene expression and cellular signaling are crucial. With rising IDGA prevalence, ensuring adequate vitamin intake during pregnancy is essential for improving hematological health. Mobile health-based literacy tools can effectively promote patient education to achieve this. This review underscores the critical role of vitamins in regulating hemoglobin levels in IDGA.