Perinatal Iron Deficiency: Implications for Mothers and Infants

Sandra E Juul; Richard J Derman; Michael Auerbach

doi:10.1159/000495978

Perinatal Iron Deficiency: Implications for Mothers and Infants

Neonatology. 2019;115(3):269-274. doi: 10.1159/000495978. Epub 2019 Feb 13.

Authors

Sandra E Juul¹, Richard J Derman², Michael Auerbach³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
² Global Affairs, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
³ Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, mauerbachmd@abhemonc.com.

PMID: 30759449
DOI: 10.1159/000495978

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Iron deficiency; Iron insufficiency; Parenteral iron.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anemia / complications
Anemia / epidemiology
Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / complications*
Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / epidemiology
Female
Fetal Blood / chemistry*
Fetal Death*
Gestational Age
Hemoglobins / analysis
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Iron Deficiencies*
Pregnancy
Prevalence

Substances

Hemoglobins