Treatment of Folate-Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy

This protocol covers folate-deficiency megaloblastic anaemia occurring in pregnancy — a clinical scenario in which the pregnant patient's requirements shape both the choice and duration of treatment throughout the antenatal period.

Management involves oral folic acid supplementation, continued through to term. The complete protocol sets out the specific regimen and clinical guidance appropriate for this setting.

Full dosing, duration details, and decision points are available in the structured protocol below.

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References

DOI: 10.1111/bjh.12959

Folate deficient megaloblastic anaemia (due to dietary insufficiency, pregnancy or antiepileptics): 5 mg of folic acid daily is taken for 4 months, except in pregnancy where it is continued until term, and up to 15 mg daily for 4 months is suggested in malabsorptive states.

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