title: [Iron administration in pregnancy--general prevention or indicated therapy].
abstract: Studies of maternal serum ferritin concentration have given further evidence for marked depletion of maternal iron stores during mid- and third trimester pregnancy. Iron metabolism of pregnancy and the impact of maternal iron deficiency to perinatal morbidity are reviewed. General prophylactic administration of iron supplements is recommended.
mesh_terms: D000747:Anemia, Hypochromic / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D005293:Ferritins / Q000097:blood; D006452:Hemoglobinometry; D006801:Humans; D007501:Iron / Q000097:blood / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D005293:Ferritins; D007501:Iron
vernacular_title: Eisengabe in der Schwangerschaft--Generelle Prophylaxe oder indizierte Therapie?