Before anemia: the importance of diagnosing and treating iron deficiency in pregnancy and the role of ferric carboxymaltose in its management

Introduction In Mexico, specific data on the prevalence of anemia and iron deficiency (ID) exclusively in pregnant women is unavailable. However, globally, the World Health Organization estimates that approximately 25-37% of pregnant women suffer from anemia, and 40% experience ID, which is the leading cause of anemia during pregnancy1–4. A general idea can be drawn […]