Iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy: prevention and treatment

Abstract

The review is devoted to the prevention and treatment of anemia during pregnancy. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common deficiency condition and the most widespread form of anemia in pregnant women. It has relevant clinical results, since adverse effects of iron deficiency affect not only the woman's body but may also impact the outcome of pregnancy and health of the newborn. First-line treatment of iron deficiency is oral iron preparations, among which iron polymaltose complex is regarded today as the most effective and safe treatment. In case of poor efficacy or severe anemia, the preferable alternative is intravenous iron. Early diagnosis and adequate treatment allows to quickly address iron metabolism in pregnant women and prevent development of complications.

Keywords

• анемия
• беременность
• дефицит железа
• полимальтозный комплекс гидроксида железа
• anemia
• pregnancy
• iron deficiency
• iron(iii)-hydroxide polymaltose complex