The importance of iron deficiency and folic acid deficiency prevention upon pregnancy planning

Information published over the last decade on using iron supplements has been collected and systematized. The need for long-term iron supplementation and patient compliance has been updated and emphasized. The main requirements for current iron supplements today have been formulated, and the advantages of combining organic iron salts with folic acid as the most optimal and contemporary approach to the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency during pregnancy have been emphasized.