Daily oral iron supplementation during pregnancy
Pena-Rosas JP, De-Regil LM, Garcia-Casal MN, Dowswell T
Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Methodology
Cochrane review of randomised trials of daily oral iron with or without folic acid during pregnancy.
Key Findings
Daily iron reduced maternal anaemia and low birthweight, with more side effects and haemoconcentration at higher doses.
Conclusions
Routine iron supports maternal haematological status in pregnancy.
Limitations
Adverse effects common; limited effect on infant outcomes.
Supplements Studied
Daily iron reduced maternal anaemia and low birthweight, with more side effects at higher doses
Outcomes Measured
Daily iron reduced maternal anaemia and low birthweight, with more side effects at higher doses
Study Details
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