Iron deficiency in pregnancy is both common and clinically important.
Recent research has shown that iron deficiency is not only problematic for the mother and foetus during the pregnancy.
In this podcast, general practitioner Clinical A/Prof Pradeep Jayasuriya will describe the recent research that shows iron deficiency is not only problematic for the mother and foetus during the pregnancy, but that there can be longer term impact on neurocognitive development that extend into childhood. These finding increase the imperative to detect and correct iron deficiency in pregnancy promptly and is an important update for all health professionals who work with women who are or are planning a pregnancy.
Total time: 27 mins
