Lactoferrin Versus Ferrous Sulphate for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy

Lactoferrin Versus Ferrous Sulphate for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy,a Randomized Clinical Trial

The study aims to compare the efficacy and the safety of Lactoferrin versus ferrous sulphate for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy.

The study was done at ainshams university maternity hospital on 100 pregnant women randomized in two groups .

Group one lactoferrin group Group two ferrous sulphate group

Inclusion Criteria:

• pregnant women from 20 to 40 years
• iron deficiency anemia (mild and moderate)
• gestational age 13 to 26 weeks
• singleton viable pregnancy.

Exclusion Criteria:

• history of anemia due to chronic blood loss
• hemolytic anemia
• severe anemia
• history of peptic ulcer