Guideline: Iron supplementation in postpartum women
Iron deficiency is one of the most common forms of nutritional deficiencies, particularly among vulnerable groups such as women, children and low-income populations. Iron deficiency often precedes anaemia, and anaemia during pregnancy is one of the strongest predictors of anaemia during the postpart...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Geneva
World Health Organization
2016, 2016
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| Collection: | National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Iron deficiency is one of the most common forms of nutritional deficiencies, particularly among vulnerable groups such as women, children and low-income populations. Iron deficiency often precedes anaemia, and anaemia during pregnancy is one of the strongest predictors of anaemia during the postpartum period, beginning just after childbirth throughout the subsequent 6 weeks. The consequences of iron deficiency and anaemia during the postpartum period can be serious and have long-term health implications for the mother and her infant. This guideline reviews the evidence on the safety and effectiveness of iron supplementation in postpartum women |
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| Physical Description: | 1 PDF file (vii, 26 pages) |
| ISBN: | 9789241549585 |