Iron Status in Neonates and Its Impact on Their Health Status at Birth

ID is not excluded by normal haemoglobin levels. Pregnant women frequently suffer from anaemia. Maternal anemia is significantly associated with low serum ferritin in newborns. Therefore, to prevent unfavourable consequences for both the mother and the fetus, anemia during pregnancy should be appropriately diagnosed and treated. Given the significance of adequate iron reserves at birth for maintaining iron homeostasis during the early stages of infancy, all newborns should be routinely screened for haemoglobin levels and iron status at delivery. It is also highly recommended that serum ferritin be assessed in preterm neonates to determine their iron status.