Natl Med J India
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Erythrocyte indices in pregnancy: effect of intermittent iron supplementation.
Erythrocyte indices change in pregnancy, mainly due to physiological haemodilution and iron-deficient erythropoiesis. The present study was undertaken to determine the haematological indices during different periods of gestation in women receiving daily iron supplements and compare them with those in women receiving weekly iron supplements. ⋯ The effects of intermittent iron supplementation on the erythrocyte indices in pregnancy are comparable with those observed with daily supplementation.