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Evaluate the association between maternal gestational hypertension and neonatal iron status.

December 8, 2025Blood

Total effect of gestational hypertension on neonatal iron deficiency in very-preterm infants.

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SGSatvinder GhotraDalhousie University

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Multivariable analysis shows gestational hypertension independently increases iron deficiency risk in very-preterm infants, suggesting tailored monitoring may be needed.

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Evaluate the association between maternal gestational hypertension and neonatal iron status.
Estimated total effect of gestational hypertension on iron deficiency using multivariable logistic regression.
Included covariates: maternal anemia, body-mass index, age, smoking during pregnancy, twin gestation, infant sex.
Addressed missing data with 20-fold multiple imputation.
31.3% of very-preterm infants were iron-deficient at NICU discharge despite iron supplementation.
Gestational hypertension was linked to a higher incidence of iron deficiency (48.9% vs 27.6%).
After adjustments, gestational hypertension was the only independent predictor of discharge iron deficiency (aOR = 2.28).

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Satvinder Ghotra (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69362f574fa91c937236da9d https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2025-4688

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Multivariable analysis shows gestational hypertension independently increases iron deficiency risk in very-preterm infants, suggesting tailored monitoring may be needed.

Total effect of gestational hypertension on neonatal iron deficiency in very-preterm infants.

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Total effect of gestational hypertension on neonatal iron deficiency in very-preterm infants.

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