For treatment of iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women, iron supplementation at doses higher than prenatal supplements is recommended. The standard doses of oral iron ranges from 40 mg to 200 mg elemental iron daily. Consult with your medical provider to determine the exact dose needed for your condition, higher than needed doses of iron supplements may sometimes lead to more adverse effects. Iron supplements are easy to take, however adverse effects in some cases may include gastrointestinal side effects, nausea, diarrhea, and/or constipation. In cases when oral iron supplement is not tolerable, other options include longer intervals between each oral dose, liquid iron supplements, or intravenous iron. Intravenous iron may also be used in cases of severe iron deficiency anemia during second and third trimesters of<unk> . Anemias due to other deficiencies such as folic acid or vitamin B12 can also be treated with supplementation as well; dose may vary based on level of deficiency. Other forms of anemias, such as inherited or acquired anemias prior to<unk> , will require continuous management during<unk>  as well. Treatment should target the underlying disease or condition affecting the patient. * The majority of obstetric anemia cases can be treated based on their etiology if diagnosed in time. Oral iron supplementation is the gold standard for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia and intravenous iron can be used when oral iron is not effective or tolerated from the second trimester of<unk>  onwards. * Treatment of postpartum hemorrhage is multifactorial and includes medical management, surgical management along with blood product support. Epidemiology According to the WHO estimation, the global prevalence of anemia during<unk>  is over 40%, and the prevalence of anemia during<unk>  in North America is 6%. Prevalence of<unk>  is higher in developing countries compared to developed countries. 56% of pregnant women from low and middle income countries were reported to have anemia.
Anemia in pregnancy
Hypercoagulability in pregnancy
Early pregnancy bleeding
Anemia of chronic disease
Gestational thrombocytopenia
Pre-eclampsia
Pre-existing disease in pregnancy
Acquired hemolytic anemia