Maternal iron status in early pregnancy and birth outcomes: insights from the Baby's Vascular health and Iron in Pregnancy study

Fe deficiency anaemia during early pregnancy has been linked with low birth weight and preterm birth. However, this evidence comes mostly from studies measuring Hb levels rather than specific measures of Fe deficiency. The present study aimed to examine the association between maternal Fe status dur...

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Main Authors: Alwan, Nisreen A. (Author), Cade, Janet E. (Author), McArdle, Harry J. (Author), Greenwood, Darren C. (Author), Hayes, Helen E. (Author), Simpson, Nigel A.B (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2015-05-06.
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