Iron Deficiency and Maternal Mental Health

Did you know having low iron increases the risk of depression and anxiety? Discover the link between iron deficiency and maternal mental health, the symptoms and optimal ranges for iron markers.

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Iron Deficiency Anaemia And Postpartum Haemorrhage

Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is when you lose more blood than normal at or after giving birth: >500ml at a vaginal birth or >1000ml at a caesarean birth. There are various risk factors, one of which is being iron deficient or having iron deficiency anaemia.