Maternal Serum Ferritin Levels in Third Trimester and Risk of Small for Gestational Age in Northern Thailand: Implications for Management in Pregnancy.

ABSTRACT: Background: Iron deficiency anemia is a recognized pregnancy risk, but excessive iron may also have adverse effects. Few studies, particularly in Asian populations, have examined elevated maternal ferritin in relation to birth outcomes. Objectives: To investigate the dose-response relationships between maternal serum ferritin concentrations in late pregnancy and birth outcomes, including preterm birth, small for gestational age (SGA), and placental characteristics. Methods: A retrospective study of 362 mother-infant pairs were analyzed. Maternal serum ferritin levels measured at 30-34 weeks' gestation were divided into quintiles, using 30.1-43.0 µg/L as the reference. Logistic and linear regression models were applied to examine associations with preterm birth, SGA, an

SUBMITTER: Thaichana P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12735463 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature