The clinical impact of oral iron treatment for anaemia in pregnancy in accordance with current guidance: a prospective cohort study in a maternity unit in the Midlands of England.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Iron deficiency anaemia is a common disorder affecting up to 30% of pregnant women. Treatment guidelines for iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy exist, which if adopted, may reduce the associated risks of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. However, multiple factors may impair adherence and absorption of oral iron, limiting the success of this first-line treatment.

Methods

To document the effectiveness of national (British Society of Haematology) guidelines for the treatment of iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) in pregnancy, with a focus on use of oral iron, we carried out a prospective cohort study. Aims were to assess the response, side effect and adherence to treatment and predictability of response using routine clinical and laboratory data. The study pop

SUBMITTER: Churchill D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12366138 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature