| Information Category | Detailed Information |
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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. | |
| Training Need Identified? | No. |
| Publication Location (refer to Policy on Policies – Approvals and Ratification): | Internet and Intranet. |
| Document Library Folder/Sub Folder: | Clinical / Midwifery and Obstetrics. |
| Date | Version Number | Summary of Changes | Changes Made by |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2010 | 1.0. | Initial document. | Dr Aylur Rajasri, Consultant Obstetrician. |
| October 2012 | 1.1. | 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