Ralph V. Boccia, MD
Dr. Boccia is a clinical associate professor of medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and founder and medical director of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorder in Maryland.- How Should We Treat Pregnant Women With Iron Deficiency?
Monday, October 1st, 2018
Iron deficiency is prevalent among pregnant women, as maternal iron is used to supply the needs of the fetus and placenta, and additional iron is required to replace iron lost due to bleeding at delivery. This condition is associated with increased risks for adverse outcomes for the mother and baby, like preterm birth and low [...]
