Developing Interventions

Iron Deficiency

Treatment for iron-deficiency anemia includes an oral iron supplement (60-120 mg per day) and counseling about obtaining iron through diet. WHO recommends continued supplementation of folate and iron for 6-12 weeks after delivery. (WHO, 2017) Other recommendations include stopping supplemental iron if there are no risk factors or anemia present. (Auerbach and Landy, 2018)