Background Previous literature suggests a U-shaped relation between hemoglobin
concentration and adverse birth outcomes. There is less evidence on associations between …

Background Recent studies are suggesting a U-shaped relationship between antenatal iron
exposure and birth outcomes. Little is known about the iron status and associated birth …

Background: Iron deficiency is a highly prevalent micronutrient abnormality and the most
common cause of anemia globally, worsening the burden of adverse pregnancy and child …

Introduction Women and infants are among the most vulnerable groups for micronutrient
deficiencies. Pregnancy micronutrient status can affect birth outcomes and subsequent …

Purpose Whether anemia type modifies the risk of pregnancy and newborn outcomes and
the effectiveness of iron supplementation is unclear. We examined the association of iron …

Iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy is a major public health problem known to cause
maternal morbidity and adverse birth outcomes, and it may also have lasting consequences …

Background Despite routine iron supplementation for pregnant women in South Africa,
anaemia and iron deficiency (ID) in pregnancy remain a public health concern. Objective To …

Objectives The nutritional status of women affects pregnancy outcomes. Preconception care
adequately prepares women for the demands of pregnancy. The aim of this study was to …

While prenatal Fe supplementation prevents maternal Fe deficiency and anaemia, it is
uncertain whether it improves infant health outcomes, at least when taken by Fe-replete …

Background Iron deficiency in pregnant women has been shown to reduce the oxygen
supply to the fetus, cause intrauterine growth retardation, and increase the risk of premature …