Maximising preconception reserves and supporting iron nutrition in pregnancy

This third article in the Bayer Continuing Medical Education Series explores the impact of iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anaemia on pregnancy outcomes, with a focus on achieving sufficiency, bioavailability, the role of supplementation, and the need for iron. By Associate Professor Treasure McGuire, Assistant Director of Pharmacy, Mater Health, South-East Queensland; Associate Professor, Honorary, School