European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA: ENEMICAL TO PREGNANCY

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu*, Getrude Uzoma Obeagu, Solomon Matthias Gamde, Ishaya E Chindo and Calista Ndidi Adike and Gina Flor Ramos

ABSTRACT

Iron deficiency anaemia is a critical condition in pregnancy which may not easily be predicted. It has caused a lot of havocs to the mothers and the babies. A widespread health issue that primarily affects pregnant women is iron deficiency anemia. Pregnancy-related iron deficiency anemia is linked to higher rates of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Infant neurocognitive deficits may also be linked to maternal iron deficiency. Hepcidin, the principal regulator of iron homeostasis, influences the rise in iron requirements that occur during pregnancy. The persistent prevalence of maternal anemia worldwide suggests that current methods of iron supplementation are ineffective. The dose and frequency of oral iron administration may be changed to increase therapeutic effectiveness in light of recent advances in our understanding of systemic and placental iron homeostasis.

Keywords: Pregnancy, Iron, Iron deficiency anaemia, Anaemia, Maternal outcome, Hepcidin.