High prevalence of postpartum anemia among low-income women in the United States

Article Abstract:

Low-income women should be tested for anemia after childbirth. In a study of 59,428 pregnant women, 27% were anemic after childbirth. Among low-income women, half were anemic. Even women who are not anemic before or during pregnancy may develop anemia after pregnancy.

Causes of, Physiological aspects, Pregnancy, Poor women

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Have we forgotten the significance of postpartum iron deficiency?

Article Abstract:

Postpartum period was considered to be the time of lowest iron deficiency risk but studies reveal that low-income populations have a high prevalence of postpartum iron deficiency and anemia. The prevalence of postpartum iron deficiency, its functional consequences, risk factors, and recommended primary and secondary prevention strategies are discussed and it is suggested that postpartum iron deficiency warrants greater attention and higher quality care.

United States, Risk factors, Minerals in nutrition, Puerperium, Mineral deficiency

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The effects of prophylactic iron given in prenatal supplements on iron status and birth outcomes: A randomized controlled trial

Article Abstract:

The hypothesis that daily use of a prenatal supplement with iron from enrollment to third trimester to initially iron-replate, nonanemic pregnant women would reduce third-trimester anemia and improve birth outcomes was tested. The prophylactic iron supplementation that is begum early in pregnancy among low-income women in the US has benefits beyond the reduction of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy.

Care and treatment, Diagnosis, Pregnant women, Prenatal diagnosis

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