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ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY

Oral vs. IV Iron for the Treatment of Iron-Deficiency Anemia in Pregnant Women

Compared to oral iron, intravenous iron reduced maternal anemia at delivery (40% vs. 85%, P = 0.039), and rates of maternal hemoglobin < 10 g/dL were lower with intravenous iron compared to oral iron (10% vs. 54%, P = 0.029). Rates of mild to moderate adverse events were similar between the two groups, and no severe adverse reactions were noted with intravenous iron.