A 31yo woman who is 32weeks pregnant attends the antenatal clinic. Labs: Hgb=10.7, MCV=91.
What is the most appropriate management for this pt?
a. Folate supplement
b. Ferrous sulphate 200mg/d PO
c. Iron dextran
d. No tx req
Ans. The key is D. No tx required. [According to NICE, cut offs for iron supplements: at booking (8-10 weeks)- if less than 11 at 28 weeks and further- if less than 10.5 if less than these values=> give iron].