Iron-deficiency anemia during pregnancy is associated with several adverse pregnancy outcomes, including severe maternal morbidity, preeclampsia, placenta previa, and placental abruption. It makes sense that diagnosing and treating anemia and its underlying causes in early pregnancy may reduce the risk of adverse outcomes, but evidence has been scarce…until now. In this episode, we will review a new retrospective study based on nationwide data that examines this very issue (Green journal, April 2026). Listen for details.

1. Booman A, Bateman BT, Siadat S, Berube C, Igbinosa I, Leggett C, Lyell DJ, Main EK, Leonard SA. Pregnancy Outcomes Associated With Anemia in the First Trimester and Anemia Resolution by Late Pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol. 2026 Apr 1;147(4):518-527. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000006183. Epub 2026 Feb 6. PMID: 41643193; PMCID: PMC12880618.

2. ACOG OCC 5: Severe Maternal Morbidity: Screening and Review; 2016 and reaffirmed 2025

3. ACOG PB 233