Benefits of iron infusions
during pregnancy
Heme On Call will facilitate IV iron infusions at a Fem Iron infusion center near you:
- See a hematologist online with a virtual visit from the comfort of your home.
- Get a prescription for IV iron infusion if your doctor confirms you are low.
- Heme On Call will facilitate IV iron infusions at your house or a nearby center.
You and your baby need iron
Did you know that 40% of pregnant women develop iron deficiency anemia?
Many pregnant women develop iron deficiency without knowing it.
Your baby needs to use 300-500mg of your body’s stored iron.
The most common symptom of iron deficiency is fatigue.
Iron pills often don’t help because iron is not absorbed well.
What iron infusions can do for you
Decrease your likelihood of developing severe anemia.
Will better prepare you for expected bleeding during childbirth.
Will help you avoid the need for a blood transfusion.
May decrease the likelihood of pregnancy complications.
Help you feel stronger and more confident that your baby has enough iron for their development.
Get in touch with a Hematology Expert today!
How iron deficiency affects your baby
Give your baby the nutrients he or she needs
You are the only source of iron for your baby during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Studies – FIGO guidelines – show that iron deficiency affects your baby’s neurological development.
Impact on pregnancy and the fetus
- A mother’s iron deficiency has been associated with baby’s increased risk of autism, A.D.H.D, and intellectual disability.
- Infants with iron deficiency may have impaired cognitive and motor development.
Benefits of iron infusions
94% of our pregnant patients reported improvement of shortness of breath, fatigue, and/or ice cravings after iron infusions. (Cite ASH abstract, https://ash.confex.com/ash/2023/webprogram/Paper185521.html)
Treatment of iron deficiency has been linked to improved mood, fatigue, cognition, and success with breast-feeding. (FIGO, 27-30)
Our primary goal
To identify and treat every woman who has iron deficiency.
Our Services
Provide inpatient heme/onc services for hospitals where they are limited or unavailable.
Identify and treat young and pregnant women who have iron deficiency or other hematology disorders.
Manage clotting and anticoagulant treatments in a consistent way by seeing patients with this condition online and frequently if necessary.
Manage rare hematology conditions in a consistent and practical way, including ITP, myeloproliferative disorders, and autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
Identify and manage patients with APL leukemia who do not otherwise have access to life-saving care