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The clinical impact of oral iron treatment for anaemia in pregnancy in accordance with current guidance: a prospective cohort study in a maternity unit in the Midlands of England

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Prospective cohort study evaluates oral iron efficacy in pregnancy, highlighting challenges in adherence and outcomes.

Oral iron treatment resulted in a 55.2% response rate in pregnant women with iron deficiency anaemia, indicating improved haemoglobin levels over time.
The median haemoglobin level increased significantly for responders at follow-up, showing the importance of following national guidelines in treatment efficacy.
Women with lower initial haemoglobin levels had a higher response to oral iron treatment, suggesting greater need for monitoring and support during pregnancy.
Higher side effects reported by non-responders (95%) compared to responders (85%) may indicate challenges in adherence to oral iron treatment.

Churchill et al. (2025) studied this question.

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