Anemia and iron deficiency in pregnant women with rheumatic diseases
Authors' conclusion
Prevalence of anemia and iron deficiency is high in pregnant women with rheumatic diseases.
Study context
- Population
- Pregnancies in patients with rheumatic diseases, German registry (TURIRE), 2014–2022
- Participants
- 368 pregnancies
- Outcome
- Prevalence of anemia, iron deficiency (WHO definitions), and adverse outcomes
Methodological detailsGerman pregnancy registry (TURIRE)
- German pregnancy registry (TURIRE)
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Prevalence of anemia/iron deficiency by trimester
Anemia/iron deficiency, first trimester
18%/28%
Anemia/iron deficiency, second trimester
27%/51%
Anemia/iron deficiency, third trimester
33%/62%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Child outcome
- Low Hb levels, negative impact on child outcome (OR)
- 0.52
- Iron deficiency, negative impact on child outcome (OR)
- 0.86
Maternal complications
- Lower Hb levels associated with lower risk of maternal complications (OR)
- 1.47
Original publication
Anemia and iron deficiency in pregnant women with rheumatic diseases. Joint Bone Spine. Published 4 October 2023. doi:10.
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