Intravenous Iron vs. Oral Iron Supplementation for Postpartum Anemia

Exclusion Criteria

• •Diagnosis of malabsorptive disorder or history of gastric bypass procedure
• •Known diagnosis of anemia other than iron deficiency (thalassemia, macrocytic anemia, sickle cell, etc.)
• •Significant cardiovascular disease, including but not limited to myocardial infarction or unstable angina within 6 months prior to study inclusion or current history of NYHA Class III or IV congestive heart failure
• •Patient has received blood transfusion or there is a plan to transfuse
• •Lactose intolerance