Fetal Vascular Hemodynamic Changes in Iron Deficiency Anemia

Fetal Vascular Hemodynamic Changes Before and After Treatment of Maternal Iron Deficiency Anemia

Iron deficiency anemia is a worldwide medical disorder. So far, it is the most common medical complication in pregnancy specially in developing countries. It is the cause of many adverse effects on mother and fetus and contributes significantly to high maternal mortality. Maternal iron deficiency anemia is frequently associated with premature delivery, low birth weight babies

Inclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant women with gestational age 28-32 weeks
• singleton pregnancy
• iron deficiency anemia.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Multiple pregnancy
• antepartum hemorrhage
• major congenital fetal anomalies
• any other type of anemia other than iron deficiency anemia
• any acute or chronic maternal disease other than iron deficiency anemia.