Research: The association between iron levels and antenatal and postpartum depression.

Research: The association between iron levels and antenatal and postpartum depression.

What was the study asking?

What is the evidence regarding the association between iron levels and antenatal and postpartum depression?

What did they find?

  • Antenatal and postpartum anaemia are very common, and iron deficiency is the most common cause.
  • Postpartum anaemia is associated with postpartum depression, fatigue and impaired concentration.

What is the take-home message?

Assessing iron levels and correcting suboptimal and deficient levels is an essential part of pregnancy and postpartum care for maternal and offspring health outcomes.

For more information on Iron – a key nutrient for women you may like to read this post.

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