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September 10, 2025

Assessing the Need for and Impact of Use of Iron Folic Acid Supplementation in Pregnant Women: Role of Haemoglobin and Ferritin

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Iron and folic acid supplementation significantly improves haemoglobin and ferritin levels in pregnant women, reducing anaemia.
Two randomized studies assessed the effect of different doses of iron and folic acid, leading to notable improvements in blood health.
Blood samples were taken before and 8 weeks after supplementation to measure changes in haemoglobin, ferritin, and vitamin levels.
These findings may highlight the need for standardized nutrient supplements in antenatal care to combat deficiencies.

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In India, there are substantial inter-state and urban-rural variations in the prevalence of anaemia and iron, folic acid and vitamin B 12 deficiency in pregnant women as well as the type and dose of micro-nutrient supplements provided in antenatal clinics. Our institution had conducted two hospital-based randomized studies on treatment of anaemia in pregnant women with Haemoglobin (Hb) between 8.0 to 10.9 g/dL with different doses of iron, folic acid and vitamin (vit) B12. Blood samples were collected at enrolment and after 8 weeks of supplementation and Hb, ferritin, C reactive protein (CRP), folic acid and Vitamin B 12 levels were estimated.

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www.synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1aad354b1d3bfb60e3894 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.18103/mra.v13i7.6747

Assessing the Need for and Impact of Use of Iron Folic Acid Supplementation in Pregnant Women: Role of Haemoglobin and Ferritin

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