title: Assessment of iron deficiency and anemia in pregnant women: an observational French study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We explored the prevalence and management of iron deficiency and anemia among pregnant women in France.
  
  
  METHODS
  In this prospective, observational, multicenter registry study, randomly selected investigators (gynecologists/obstetricians/midwives registered in the CEGEDIM(®) database) assessed pregnant women presenting for a consultation. Participants completed a questionnaire at study inclusion.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A total of 1506 patients were enrolled by 95 investigators. Overall, investigators estimated a moderate or significant risk of iron deficiency in almost 60% of women. The overall prevalence of anemia (15.8%) increased with longer pregnancy duration. Medication (mainly iron-based) was prescribed to 57.3% of patients.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  In French clinical practice, the estimated risk of iron deficiency and prevalence of anemia during pregnancy align with expectations and are managed according to national/international recommendations.
authors.affiliation: Maternité des Diaconesses Hospital, Paris, France.
authors.forename: Thierry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Harvey
authors.affiliation: Pierre Fabre SA, Paris, France.
authors.forename: Asmaa
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zkik
authors.affiliation: Pierre Fabre SA, Paris, France.
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Auges
authors.affiliation: Pierre Fabre Médicament, Castres, France.
authors.forename: Thierry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Clavel
mesh_terms: D018798:Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005260:Female; D005290:Ferric Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005296:Ferrous Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005602:France / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011264:Pregnancy Trimesters; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D015995:Prevalence; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D005290:Ferric Compounds; D005296:Ferrous Compounds
keywords: anemia; iron deficiency; oral ferrous sulfate; pregnancy; prevention