Oral Iron Prophylaxis in Pregnancy: Not Too Little and Not Too Much!
An adequate supply of iron is essential for normal development of the fetus and newborn child. Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) during pregnancy increase the risk of preterm birth and low birth weight. Iron is important for development of the fetal brain and cognitive abilities of th...
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| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pregnancy |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/514345 |
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