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Iron supplementation during pregnancy.

G Buytaert, H C Wallenburg, H G van Eijck

    European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology
    |April 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Pregnancy often leads to iron deficiency. This study shows that without iron supplements, pregnant women

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Hematology
    • Nutritional Science

    Background:

    • Pregnancy is associated with significant hematological changes.
    • Iron deficiency is a common complication during pregnancy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate iron dynamics in pregnant women.
    • To assess the impact of iron supplementation on maternal iron stores.

    Main Methods:

    • Measured hemoglobin, serum ferritin, and serum transferrin levels.
    • Compared two groups of pregnant women: one receiving iron (105 mg/day) and a control group without supplementation.
    • Monitored iron status throughout pregnancy.

    Main Results:

    • Maternal iron stores are significantly depleted in the second and third trimesters without iron supplementation.
    • Iron supplementation helps maintain iron levels during pregnancy.

    Conclusions:

    • Iron supplementation is crucial for maintaining adequate iron status in pregnant women.
    • Untreated iron deficiency can lead to exhaustion of maternal iron stores during pregnancy.

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