Iron Deficiency Associated with Pregnancy

Course overview

Iron deficiency (ID) during pregnancy is a common and underdiagnosed condition with profound implications for both the mother and fetus. Maternal complication rates are doubled or tripled in these patients. The child born to an iron-deficient mother may have life-long neurodevelopmental deficiencies. Oral iron supplementation may not be effective for many of these patients. Intravenous iron infusions can significantly improve outcomes but are also associated with potentially serious complications. This instructional course has been designed to provide current conceptual and operational knowledge to healthcare professionals regarding ID/IDA associated with pregnancy. For the healthcare professional involved in the treatment of these patients, this course contains current practices for best patient outcomes.