Managing Maternal Anemia in Pregnancy: The Role of Iron-Rich Foods and Supplementation

Authors

• Carli Dibler, St. Cloud State University

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Description

Anemia during pregnancy is a large public health concern, which often leads to independent risk factors for fetal and maternal outcomes including postpartum hemorrhaging, cesarean sections, blood transfusions during and after the labor process, hysterectomies, preterm birth, and infectious diseases. Six level I-III studies were analyzed using the John Hopkins nursing evidence-based practice model. Findings showed that by using a combined approach of dietary intake and supplementation overall leads to better fetal and maternal outcomes compared to supplementation alone.

Publication Date

5-2026

City

St. Cloud, MN

Keywords

Anemia, Pregnancy, Iron-rich foods, Iron supplementation, Improved fetal outcomes

Disciplines

Human and Clinical Nutrition | Maternal, Child Health and Neonatal Nursing | Women's Health

Comments

InnovateHER Meeting Poster - May 19, 2026

Recommended Citation

Dibler, Carli, "Managing Maternal Anemia in Pregnancy: The Role of Iron-Rich Foods and Supplementation" (2026). InnovateHER Meeting 2026. 4.
https://digitalcommons.centracare.com/innovateher_meeting_2026/4