Different Iron Supplements for Prevention of Anemia in Pregnancy

Summary

Examination of iron supplements routinely used in pregnancy to compare these with one another regarding effectiveness in the prevention of iron deficiency. Determination of ferritin / hemoglobin every pregnant woman under the first routine check. Classification into one of three subgroups (group 1: iron sulfate, Group 2: iron polymaltose, Group 3: multivitamin- multimineral) depending on the measured values. Repetition of hemoglobin every 8 weeks, at the entrance to birth and postpartum day 1, additional provision of ferritin at the entrance to birth. In addition, registration of each child's birth weight and gestational age.

Timeline

Start

2015-06

Primary completion

2016-06

Completion

2016-08

Drugs

Indications