Effect of iron-deficiency anemia on the outcomes of pregnancy, labor, and newborn health
https://doi.org/10.51793/OS.2025.28.10.014
Abstract
Background. The causes of anemia during pregnancy remain multifactorial, and its adverse effects on pregnant women are severe and sometimes fatal. Intrauterine growth restriction, stillbirth, low birth weight, abortions, complicated childbirth, postpartum hemorrhage, and maternal and perinatal mortality are just a few of the complications associated with anemia during pregnancy. In view of this, there is no doubt about the need for preconception preparation and examination of women who are planning a pregnancy, in order to timely detect and treat iron deficiency anemia or latent iron deficiency.
Conclusion. The primary objective of preventing complications of pregnancy associated with iron deficiency anaemia is to diagnose it in a timely manner. The presence of iron deficiency is indicated by symptoms including pale skin and mucous membranes, dizziness, insomnia, drowsiness, nausea, orthostatic collapse, brittle nails, hair loss and brittleness, dry skin, stomatitis, and muscle weakness. Diagnostic confirmation is provided by monitoring the levels of haemoglobin and ferritin during pregnancy and after childbirth. This will assist in determining the most appropriate treatment tactics. This approach, which involves the utilisation of contemporary medications, is poised to yield enhanced pregnancy outcomes on the whole.
About the Authors
L. A. Tonoyan
N. A. Semashko Scientific and Educational Institute of Clinical Medicine
Россия
Россия
Liana A. Tonoyan, Cand. of Sci. (Med.), Assistant of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine
1A Kuskovskaya str., Moscow, 111398
E. V. Markova
N. A. Semashko Scientific and Educational Institute of Clinical Medicine
Россия
Россия
Evgeniya V. Markova, Cand. of Sci. (Med.), Assistant of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive of the Medicine Faculty of Medicine
1A Kuskovskaya str., Moscow, 111398
A. M. Babakhanova
N. A. Semashko Scientific and Educational Institute of Clinical Medicine
Россия
Россия
Amina M. Babakhanova, 6th year student of the Faculty of Medicine
1A Kuskovskaya str., Moscow, 111398
D. I. Shamailova
N. A. Semashko Scientific and Educational Institute of Clinical Medicine
Россия
Россия
Diana I. Shamailova, Cand. of Sci. (Med.), Assistant of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine Faculty of Medicine
1A Kuskovskaya str., Moscow, 111398
L. I. Markova
N. A. Semashko Scientific and Educational Institute of Clinical Medicine
Россия
Россия
Lyudmila I. Markova, Dr. of Sci. (Med.), Professor of the Department of Hospital Therapy № 2 of the Faculty of Medicine
1A Kuskovskaya str., Moscow, 111398
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Tonoyan L.A., Markova E.V., Babakhanova A.M., Shamailova D.I., Markova L.I. Effect of iron-deficiency anemia on the outcomes of pregnancy, labor, and newborn health. Lechaschi Vrach. 2025;(10):92-97. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.51793/OS.2025.28.10.014
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