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Iron deficiency in expecting mothers
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Iron deficiency in expecting mothers
Pregnant women: Pregnant women are at risk for iron deficiency anemia due to the increased iron demands of pregnancy. Ferric citrate and niacin supplements are often used to prevent and treat iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women.
“There was a high risk of third trimester iron storage depletion among generally healthy pregnant individuals.”
https://jn.nutrition.org/article/S0022-3166(23)72475-9/fulltext
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“Iron is essential for the normal functioning of thyroid peroxidase and iron deficiency is very commonly encountered during pregnancy.
In the present study, 68% of the females were iron deficient.
The univariable analysis found that ID [iron deficiency] was associated with an increased risk for subclinical hypothyroidism.”
cureus.com
Study of Relationship Between Iron Deficiency and Thyroid Function in Pregnant Females
Background: Iron is essential for the normal functioning of thyroid peroxidase and iron deficiency is very commonly encountered during pregnancy. Thyroid disorders and iron deficiency are associated with obstetrical and fetal complications. The aim of the study was to find … Continue reading
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“When a pregnant mother fails to consume iron supplements, iron-deficiency anaemia can develop, which increases the risks of maternal haemorrhage, the premature rupture of membranes, decreased work capacity, and maternal death (Lyoba et al., 2020).”
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