Prevalence and Main Outcomes of Placenta Accreta Spectrum: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

actual blood loss during delivery and identifying patients that have antepartum anemia, IV iron therapy may be initiated earlier in the postpartum period. Given the large number of patients who could benefit from an evidence-based change in practice regarding the management of anemia in postpartum women, more studies in a prospective randomized controlled setting may be necessary. In a prospective study, universally accepted screening tools for identifying maternal depression as well as other side effects like hypophosphatemia could be used to assess the risks and benefits of IV versus oral iron therapy.