IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA AND PREGNANCY

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a condition in which there is low hemoglobin level due to insufficient iron. And it is the most common cause of anemia in overall world. A detailed health data could be acquired such as parity, menstrual characteristics, infections, previous iron or blood transfusions, etc. The Government needs to take solid steps to improve the quality of education and socioeconomic status of females, increase the number of health care providers and intensify public education. Health behavior’s need to be changed and adherence to the prescribed programs by the government is needed. Providing long term iron supplementation and dietary modification starting from adolescence may improve the hemoglobin levels and later on prevent anemia in pregnancy