Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy

Abstract

This article examines the effects of maternal anemia and iron deficiency on pregnancy outcomes. The effects of iron supplementation on the health of the mother and her baby during pregnancy and after childbirth are still well understood. Anemia is a common problem in childbirth and maternity care. True anemia is defined as a hemoglobin level below 10.5 g/dL, excluding the age of pregnancy. Malnutrition, viral and bacterial infections, and congenital red cell illnesses like Thalassemia are the most common causes of anaemia during pregnancy. In pregnant women, iron deficiency is a prevalent cause of anaemia. Eliminated iron reserves, iron-free erythropoiesis without anaemia, and iron deficiency anaemia, which is the most common form of iron shortage, are the stages of iron insufficiency. Conclusion: Iron supplements should be given in the most efficient way. Oral metal formulas are widely used due to their performance and low cost. Parental therapy should only be used in the treatment of reasonable and severe anaemia when quick iron rehabilitation is required. The World Health Assembly has proposed the goal of reducing maternal anaemia by 5025 by 2025, and the U.S. Global Health Effort's Feed the Future has focused on maternal blood loss as a major concern.