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• An analysis of anaemia and pregnancy related maternal mortality. Journal of Nutrition 131, 604S- 615S Bhandal N, Russell R. • Intravenous versus oral iron therapy for postpartum anaemia. BJOG 2006; 113:1248-1252 Gravier A, Descargues G, Marpeau L. • How to avoid transfusion in the post-partum period: importance of an intravenous iron supplement]. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 1999; 28:77-78. • Handbook of Obstetric Medicine, second edition, Catherine Nelson Piercy. • M. Muñoz et al. Patient blood management in obstetrics: management of anaemia and haematinic deficiencies in pregnancy and in the post-partum period: NATA consensus statement. Transfus Med 2018; 28:22–39. • Summary of product characteristics – Ferrous Sulphate Jul 2018. • Summary of product characteristics- Ferinject (Ferric Carboxymaltose) Dec 2018.
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DateVersion NumberSummary of ChangesChanges Made by
October 20101.0.Initial document.Dr Aylur Rajasri, Consultant Obstetrician.
October 20121.1.Change in product from Venofer to Monofer and change in management of HB, 11 at booking and <10.5 at 28 weeks.Dr Aylur Rajasri, Consultant Obstetrician.

Anaemia and iron deficiency: Diagnosis and Treatment throughout Pregnancy, Labour and Postpartum Period Clinical Guideline V4.3