Development and implementation of a quality improvement toolkit iron deficiency in pregnancy with maternal iron optimization (IRON MOM): A before-and-after study

摘要

BackgroundIron deficiency (ID) in pregnancy is a common problem that can compromise both maternal and fetal health. Although daily iron supplementation is a simple and effective means of treating ID in pregnancy, ID and ID anemia (IDA) often go unrecognized and untreated due to lack of knowledge of their implications and competing clinical priorities.