Iron Deficiency Anemia In Pregnancy
Causes
- Inadequate diet intake
- Iron loss due heavy menstrual bleeding
- Previous pregnancy
- Poor absorption- only 10% is absorbed normally.
- Continuous loss of blood in conditions like hookworm infection or malaria

- Increased iron demand during pregnancy -
Fetus and placenta | 300mg |
Maternal Hb mass expansion | 500mg |
Loss in urine/sweat/gut | 200mg |
Loss during delivery | 150-200mg |
Lactation | 150-200mg |

Diagnosis
It is confirmed on the following blood levels -
- Decreased serum iron and ferritin
- Increased serum transferri
Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:
-
APA
Dr. Trupti Shirole. (2019, July 11). Iron Deficiency Anemia In Pregnancy - Causes - Diagnosis. Medindia. Retrieved on Jan 30, 2023 from https://www.medindia.net/patients/patientinfo/anemia-in-pregnancy-iron-folate-deficiency-iron.htm.
-
MLA
Dr. Trupti Shirole. "Iron Deficiency Anemia In Pregnancy - Causes - Diagnosis". Medindia. Jan 30, 2023. <https://www.medindia.net/patients/patientinfo/anemia-in-pregnancy-iron-folate-deficiency-iron.htm>.
Chicago
Dr. Trupti Shirole. "Iron Deficiency Anemia In Pregnancy - Causes - Diagnosis". Medindia. https://www.medindia.net/patients/patientinfo/anemia-in-pregnancy-iron-folate-deficiency-iron.htm. (accessed Jan 30, 2023).
Harvard
Dr. Trupti Shirole. 2021. Iron Deficiency Anemia In Pregnancy - Causes - Diagnosis. Medindia, viewed Jan 30, 2023, https://www.medindia.net/patients/patientinfo/anemia-in-pregnancy-iron-folate-deficiency-iron.htm.
Latest Publications and Research on Iron & Folate Deficiency Anemia In Pregnancy
- Mineral carbonation of sedimentary mine waste for carbon sequestration and potential reutilization as cementitious material. - Published by PubMed
- Prevalence of endocrine complications in transfusion dependent thalassemia in Hospital Pulau Pinang: A pilot study. - Published by PubMed
- Preparation of new materials by ethylene glycol modification and Al(OH)3 coating NZVI to remove sulfides in water. - Published by PubMed
- Adsorption of Cr(VI) on Al-substituted hematites and its reduction and retention in the presence of Fe2+ under conditions similar to subsurface soil environments. - Published by PubMed
- Predictors of urinary and blood Metal(loid) concentrations among pregnant women in Northern Puerto Rico. - Published by PubMed
Do you wish to consult an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (OB/GYN) for your problem? Ask your question

38 years experience
SANTATI, Arvind Hospital, Near Khuda Bukax Khan Library, Patna
i hace low iron and low blood pressure my iron level is 7 percent i have had numbness and tingles in my fingers and hands and arms neck mouth nose ears and head and vibrations and sore tounge and funny vision in my left eye and dizzyness and feeling light and faint can you help me my email is violet1964@hotmail.co.uk and my number is 07783465668 all help is welcome as its very scary and i am worried as its like eletric tingles and numbness and brething issues often