The use of intravenous iron in pregnancy: for whom and when? A survey of Australian and New Zealand obstetricians

Abstract Background Iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy (IDAP) affects 11–18% of Australian pregnancies and is associated with adverse perinatal outcomes. National prescribing data suggests the use of intravenous iron in pregnancy is increasingly common. This study aimed to: 1) Establish the curren...

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Main Authors: Sarah Smith-Wade, Giselle Kidson-Gerber, Antonia Shand, Luke Grzeskowiak, Amanda Henry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-020-03363-3