Appendix 1. Governance Information
| Information Category | Detailed Information |
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| Document Title: | Anaemia and iron deficiency: Diagnosis and Treatment throughout Pregnancy, Labour and Post-Partum Period Clinical Guideline V4.3 |
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| This document replaces (exact title of previous version): | Anaemia: Diagnosis and Treatment throughout Pregnancy, Labour and Post-Partum Period Clinical Guideline V4.2 |
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| Date Issued/Approved: | May 2026 |
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| Date Valid From: | May 2026 |
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| Date Valid To: | March 2028 |
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| Directorate / Department responsible (author/owner): | Dr Rob Harper, Consultant Obstetrician.
Dr Layth Tameem, Consultant Anaesthetist. |
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| Contact details: | 01872 252729. |
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| Brief summary of contents: | The objective of this guideline is to provide health care professionals with clear and simple recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of iron deficiency in pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum period.
The guideline gives the procedure for the administration of IV iron. |
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| Suggested Keywords: | Anaemia, iron deficiency, pregnancy, labour, postnatal period, postpartum, iron infusion, FBC, ferritin, Hb, Ferinject, iron. |
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| Target Audience: | RCHT: Yes
CFT: No
CIOS ICB: No |
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| Executive Director responsible for Policy: | Chief Medical Officer |
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| Approval route for consultation and ratification: | Maternity Guidelines Group |
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| Manager confirming approval processes: | Caroline Chappell |
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