Risk groups for the development of iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia
| During pregnancy . | Postpartum . |
|---|---|
| After first trimester | Iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia during pregnancy |
| Iron deficiency in prior pregnancy | High blood loss at delivery |
| Multiparity | Poor socio-economic status |
| Short recovery between pregnancies | Poor nutritional status |
| Multipara | |
| Poor socio-economic status | |
| Poor nutritional status |
| During pregnancy . | Postpartum . |
|---|---|
| After first trimester | Iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia during pregnancy |
| Iron deficiency in prior pregnancy | High blood loss at delivery |
| Multiparity | Poor socio-economic status |
| Short recovery between pregnancies | Poor nutritional status |
| Multipara | |
| Poor socio-economic status | |
| Poor nutritional status |