Open AccessPerinatal Iron Deficiency: Implications for Mothers and Infants
Author(s) -
Sandra E. Juul,
Richard J. Derman,
Michael Auerbach
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
neonatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.399
H-Index - 84
eISSN - 1661-7819
pISSN - 1661-7800
DOI - 10.1159/000495978
Subject(s) - medicine , anemia , pregnancy , iron deficiency , epidemiology , iron deficiency anemia , pediatrics , obstetrics , iron supplementation , genetics , biology
Iron deficiency, with or without anemia, is common in pregnant women. In fact, nearly 30% of reproductive-age women are anemic worldwide, and anemia in pregnancy has an estimated global prevalence of 38%. Severe anemia can substantially increase the risk of maternal mortality, and can adversely affect fetal development. In this review, we examine the available data regarding epidemiology and consequences of iron deficiency in mothers and infants, current treatment strategies, and make recommendations for screening and treatment of iron deficiency anemia in gravidas and neonates.