Up to
9 in 10
women are at risk of
iron deficiency during
pregnancy1
Iron deficiency during pregnancy is more common than you might think. 1,2
Knowing if you are at risk of developing iron deficiency anaemia is important for your health and your baby’s development3-6
Be an iron mum
We talked to three different Australian mothers about their personal experience with iron deficiency.
In this video series, they describe the physical and emotional burden of iron deficiency during and after pregnancy
signs and symptoms: the physical effects of iron deficiency
Hidden burden: the impact of iron deficiency on mood and mental health
As many as
1 in 5 australian women
BEGIN PREGNANCY WITH LOW IRON STORES 7
Be an iron mum
TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR TO KEEP IRON ON TRACKGetting your iron levels checked if you think you might have symptoms can help to identify iron deficiency before
anaemia develops.8 Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about iron deficiency.
Motherhood can be full of ups and downs – iron levels shouldn’t be one of them
For more information on the importance of healthy iron levels during pregnancy, as well as other educational resources, visit:
References:
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- Frayne J, Pinchon D. Aust J Gen Pract 2019;48(3):125-9.
- Friedrisch JR and Friedrisch BK. Biochem Insights 2017;10:1178626417737738. doi:10.1177/1178626417737738.
- Alwan NA, et al. Br J Nutr 2015;113(12):1985-92.
- Lozoff B, et al. Nutr Rev 2006;64(5 Pt.2):S34-43.
- Rao R and Georgieff MK. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med 2007;12(1):54-63.
- Khambalia AZ, et al. Eur J Clin Nutr 2016;70(3):358-63.
- Pavord S, et al. BJH 2020;188(6):819-30.