Iron Absorption and Requirements in Pregnancy and Lactation

Inclusion Criteria

• •Providing consent to the informed consent form
• •Participation in a previous stable isotope absorption study and having received an oral dose of 15 mg 57Fe at least 12 months prior to the date of inclusion in the study
• •Positive pregnancy test and gestational age \<10 weeks based on history of last menstrual period
• •Permanent residence in the study area, and not expected to leave the study site for more than 4 weeks over the following 16 months
• •Assessment of good health by professional staff at Msambweni Hospital