The impact of response to iron therapy on maternal and neonatal outcomes among pregnant women with anemia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anemia during pregnancy is associated with increased risks of preterm birth, preeclampsia, cesarean delivery, and maternal morbidity. The most prevalent modifiable cause of pregnancy-associated anemia is iron deficiency. However, it is still unclear whether iron therapy can reduce the risks of adverse outcomes in women with anemia.

Objective

This study aimed to determine whether response to iron therapy among women with anemia is associated with a change in odds of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Study design

This was a population-based cohort study (2011-2019) using an institutional database composed of obstetrical patients from 2 delivery hospitals. Patients with adequate prenatal care were classified as being anemic or nonanemic (reference). Pati

SUBMITTER: Detlefs SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10446247 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature