Iron is a vital element in nearly every living organism. During pregnancy, optimal iron
concentration is essential for both maternal health and fetal development. As the barrier …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), anemia and iron deficiency are global health issues,
affecting individuals in both high-and low-income countries. In pregnancy, both CKD and …

ABSTRACT Background North American public health guidelines recommend
supplementation with an iron-containing prenatal multivitamin throughout pregnancy to meet …

Dietary reference values for iron in pregnancy vary widely. For example, the US Estimated
Average Requirement (EAR) for pregnant women (aged 18 years and above) is 22 mg/d …

Background Iron is crucial for growth and development, but excess iron is harmful. Neonatal
mice have elevated levels of circulating iron, but the source of this iron is unclear. This lack …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), anemia, and iron deficiency are global health issues
affecting individuals in both high-income and low-income countries. In pregnancy, both CKD …

Exposure to teratogenic agents during pregnancy can lead to fetal abnormalities.
Establishing histological, hematological, and biochemical parameters is pivotal to …

We read with great concern Dr Barton Smith's article in O&G Magazine, 2022, vol. 24, no.
1.'Normal serum-ferritin in pregnancy: less is more'. We wish to dispute some alarming …

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA), defined as low levels of iron leading to the dysfunction of red
blood cells, is the world's most prevalent nutritional disorder. 1 Although IDA can occur …

Objectives-Methods: The aim of this paper is to review the issues and complications
associated with twin and triplet pregnancies and to present an evidence-based approach to …