Season 2, Episode 13: Anemia in Pregnancy

We have all heard about anemia, but have you ever thought about the significance behind treating it in a sensitive population, like pregnant mothers? Tune in as Dr. Suzanne Dixon and Katlyn Moss BSN define anemia during pregnancy; especially highlighting the importance of screening for anemia regularly. Treating anemia during pregnancy can decrease the risk of maternal morbidity, problems with breastfeeding, and decrease the occurrence of neuro-development disorders and low-birth weight. This episode will foreground the lab numbers and procedures to best treat anemia in pregnancy. California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative Toolkits:https://www.cmqcc.org/resources-tool-kits/toolkitsAnemia is included in the OB Hemorrhage Toolkit:https://www.cmqcc.org/resources-tool-kits/toolkits/ob-hemorrhage-toolkitWNC Perinatal Providers Toolbox https://mahec.net/regional-initiatives/mhi-clinical-resources Podcast Survey: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNKPlease provide feedback here:https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNK