Iron deficiency anaemia in Nigerian pregnant women.
Ninety-four Nigerian pregnant women, many of who had mild to moderate anaemia, were investigated for the presence of iron deficiency. Using the bone marrow as the diagnostic index, 90% of these patients were found to be iron deficient. Iron deficiency is thus common among our expectant mothers. They should, therefore, be given iron supplement in addition to the present practice of folic acid and antimalarials, throughout pregnancy and the puerperium.
Iron deficiency anaemia in Nigerian pregnant women. Ninety-four Nigerian pregnant women, many of who had mild to moderate anaemia, were investigated for the presence of iron deficiency. Using the bone marrow as the diagnostic index, 90% of these patients were found to be iron deficient. Iron deficiency is thus common among our expectant mothers. They should, therefore, be given iron supplement in addition to the present practice of folic acid and antimalarials, throughout pregnancy and the puerperium.