Evaluation of a single iron infusion versus oral iron tablets in the treatment of pregnancy anaemia among Tasmanian women

This study is aiming to show that by having normal haemoglobin and iron studies at the time of delivery, the patients will not only feel better, but will perform better during and after pregnancy. It is hoped that their pregnancy will be less eventful without any complications. By improving antenatal haemoglobin, we expect to reduce the incidence or necessity for blood transfusions in this cohort of patients thereby relieving the strain on the supply of blood from an already stretched Blood Blank and also to avoid the risks/complications of transfusion. Because of its national and global significance, this project merits significant health improvement for pregnant women. To identify the best treatment approach to iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy. Effective management of iron deficiency anaemia has a major impact on the health, educational and economic potential of populations in Tasmania and Australia. This and future work may lead to replacement of iron as first line therapy of the world’s most common nutritional disorder, affecting more than 2 billion people.