Intravenous iron therapy for iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women
Disease description:
My wife went for a prenatal checkup and was diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Should pregnant women with iron deficiency anemia receive intravenous iron injections?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Mei Quan
Pregnant women are advised to primarily use oral iron supplements. There are various types of oral iron preparations; it is recommended to choose those with good efficacy and mild gastrointestinal side effects. Additionally, increasing vitamin C intake can enhance iron absorption. It is also beneficial to include more iron-rich foods in the daily diet. For typical pregnant women, consuming pork liver during the second and third trimesters can help supplement iron.
