I get asked a lot over on Instagram, “what do you think of iron infusions, should I be getting one?” and it’s a lengthy topic with many things to consider - so here is an episode entirely dedicated to the topic! 

In this episode, I go over..

• what the current guidelines and recommendations are in Australia for iron infusions in pregnancy, and what is the cut offs for diagnosing anaemia in pregnancy

As always, please make sure you have an informed discussion regarding the risks with your primary health care provider as this episode is not designed to replace medical advice.

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https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2019/march/anaemia-in-pregnancy

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