Mothers' low iron and baby's iron at birth
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a mother's low iron (with or without anemia) affects her baby's iron levels at birth. It aims to help understand how to better protect both mothers and newborns.
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Who can take part
- You are a pregnant woman or just had a baby.
- You are between 21 and 40 years old.
- Your baby was born full-term (37-42 weeks) and weighed at least 5.5 pounds.
- You had a single baby (not twins or more).
- You did not have serious pregnancy problems like heavy bleeding, severe anemia needing a transfusion, or conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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