Repositori URV

Identifier: TDX:1118

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TDX1118

Authors:
Ribot Serra, Blanca

Abstract:
The aim of the study was to assessthe effect of initial iron status and of different patterns of iron supplementation on the iron biochemical parameters evolution inpregnant women and on the newborn's health. The percentage of iron deficiency increases as pregnancy progresses. This increase depends on both, initial iron stores and iron supplementation.The greatest harm on the newborn is observed in women who do not take iron supplementation during pregnancy and in the ones who start pregnancy with exhausted iron stores, as they have more risk of preterm deliveries and lower birth weight respectively. Moderate iron supplementation from 60 to 100 mg/day, seems to be the most recommendable as it leads to a lower percentage of iron deficiency at the end of pregnancy than lower doses and a lower risk of haemoconcentration than higher doses.