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Shematologist, MD @shematologist.medsky.social · 21d

Iron deficiency affects TWO BILLION people in the world but because they’re mostly women and children, almost nobody cares.

Had a great time getting on my usual soapbox at a fantastic #SABM25 meeting.

And if you don’t know about patient blood management, it’s very cool so check it out.

Matt Warner 🩸 @bloodhealth.bsky.social · 21d

Dr. Weyand @shematologist.medsky.social dropping some serious iron deficiency knowledge at #SABM25.

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 9

Exhaustion after birth isn’t always “just being a new mom.” It can be anemia, sometimes mistaken for postpartum depression.

🩸 Moms — ask for a blood test if fatigue feels unusual
💬 Partners & family — remember to ask, “How are you doing?”

#BloodHealth #MaternalHealth #PostpartumCare #MentalHealth

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 9

All eyes on the baby. But moms matter too. 💙
Postpartum depression and iron deficiency often look alike — exhaustion, brain fog, low mood. Sometimes it’s one, sometimes both.
✨ The good news: both are real, and both are treatable.
#BloodHealth #MaternalHealth #PostpartumCare
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Is It Postpartum Depression… or Iron Deficiency?

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 8

Moms need care too. Exhaustion isn’t always “just tiredness.” Iron deficiency can mimic postpartum depression.
Asking for help is strength. And for partners, family, and friends, the most powerful question is simple:
💬“How are you doing?” #MaternalHealth #MentalHealth #WomensHealth #obgynsky #medsky

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 8

We pack pajamas, diapers, playlists. 🎶👶
But birth plans often miss the one thing that saves lives: blood health. 🩸
Every mom deserves a plan for herself, not just the baby.
#MaternalHealth #BloodHealth #AnemiaAwareness #PBM

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Pack a Plan, Not Just a Bag: Why Blood Health Belongs in Every Birth Plan

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 7

Many birth emergencies linked to anemia can be prevented with early care. Ask about anemia checks early, and make blood health part of your plan.
Early action helps mothers thrive, and helps babies start strong.
#MomsBloodHealthMyFuture #MaternalHealth #BloodHealth #WomensHealth

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 7

She was fine. Until she wasn’t.
A routine birth. A healthy mom.
Then a sudden hemorrhage that nearly cost everything.
So many of these crises can be prevented. Blood health must be part of every birth plan.
#MaternalHealth #BloodHealth #AnemiaAwareness #PBM

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 7

She was fine. Until she wasn’t.
Too many mothers are still lost to preventable crises in pregnancy and childbirth.
Awareness and early action saves lives.
#MomsBloodHealthMyFuture #MaternalHealth #BloodHealth #PreventableHarm #WomensHealth

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 7

Francoise, a mom of 4, reminds us: Preparation and team work matter.

From Rwanda 🇷🇼 to Malaysia 🇲🇾, India 🇮🇳 to the USA 🇺🇸 — women everywhere need to know about proven interventions

⚠️ Not medical advice.

#MaternalHealth #BloodHealth #AnemiaAwareness

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Delivery Room Life-Saving Secrets

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 6

Plan more. Bleed less.
Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal death worldwide. But many risks can be reduced, by including blood health in your birth plan.

#MomsBloodHealthMyFuture #MaternalHealth #BloodHealth #PostpartumCare #WomensHealth

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 6

Being prepared keeps us safe and strong.
Day 6 of Mom’s Blood Health, My Future highlights hemorrhage preparedness — because planning more means moms can bleed less.
Preparation protects both mom and baby.
#MomsBloodHealthMyFuture #MaternalHealth #BloodHealth

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 6

Doctors are under pressure. Appointments are short. But your voice matters. 💬

Advocacy isn’t about confrontation — it’s about being heard.
#IfIDontAskWhoWill #MaternalHealth #BloodHealth #PregnancyCare #PatientAdvocacy

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 5

“If I don’t ask, who will?”
Asking questions, planning with your care team, and bringing support into appointments protects both mom and baby.
Knowledge isn’t just power, it’s protection.
#MomsBloodHealthMyFuture #PatientAdvocacy #MaternalHealth

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 5

Today’s theme in Mom’s Blood Health, My Future is about the courage to speak up.
Asking questions, planning with your care team, and bringing support into appointments protects both mom and baby.
Knowledge isn’t just power — it’s protection.
#MomsBloodHealthMyFuture #PatientAdvocacy #MaternalHealth

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 5

Women who ask questions and plan with their care team have better outcomes.

Day 5 is all about preparation: write your questions down, bring someone for support, and don’t be afraid to speak up.
Your voice is your most powerful tool in protecting your health and your baby’s. #BloodHealth

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 5

Protect every drop. Protect every life.

Ashley shows how smaller blood draws can help women with anemia.

Dr. Seun shows why trust makes blood testing possible in remote communities.

#BloodHealth #PregnancyCare #Anemia #Medsky

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 5

Blood tests do more than check numbers—they protect futures. Detecting iron deficiency early helps moms stay strong and gives babies the best start. 💡🩸
#BloodHealth #MomsBloodHealthMyFuture #MaternalHealth #IronDeficiency

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 5

One simple blood test. A lifetime of impact.
Checking iron levels early in pregnancy gives women the chance to protect their health and their baby’s future.
#AnemiaAwareness #PregnancyCare #BloodHealth

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 4

1 in 3 pregnant women is affected by #anemia (WHO). 🩸
Iron tablets often cause side effects, but stopping isn’t the answer. Experts explain options — from different formulations to infusions — so moms and babies get the iron they need.
⚠️ Educational only, not medical advice.

#BloodHealth

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 3

Iron supplements DO work — if you take them the right way. 🩸✨
Dr Sue Pavord shares global expert tips on timing, absorption, & when IV iron may be needed.
⚠️ Not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider.
#PregnancyHealth #IronSupplements #AnemiaAwareness #BloodHealth

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 3

When nutrition alone can’t keep up, iron supplements step in. They’re a key safeguard against anemia—helping protect both mother and baby. 🌍🩸
#BloodHealth #MomsBloodHealthMyFuture #MaternalHealth #IronDeficiency

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 2

Iron is the unsung hero of pregnancy. 🩸👶
It builds the foundation for a baby’s brain 🧠 and body.
Most women start pregnancy already low in iron, but it doesn’t have to be this way. ✨
#MaternalHealth #BloodHealth #IronDeficiency #PregnancyCare #AnemiaAwareness

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 2

Your nutrition in pregnancy isn’t just about you—it builds your baby’s foundation. 🥦👶
Iron, folate & fortified foods = strength for mom + growth for baby. 💪✨
#BloodHealth #MomsBloodHealthMyFuture #PregnancyHealth #AnemiaAwareness

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 2

Silence around menstrual health isn’t protection—it’s risk. 🚫🩸
Breaking the stigma means earlier conversations, earlier screening, and healthier outcomes for moms & babies.
📽️ Watch the voices from around the world.

#BloodHealth #MomsBloodHealthMyFuture #AnemiaAwareness #MaternalHealth #MedSky

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World Anemia Awareness @ironmatters.bsky.social · Sep 2

Healthy periods = foundation of lifelong #bloodhealth for mothers AND the next generation.

Small choices today, stronger futures tomorrow ✨

#MomsBloodHealthMyFuture #MenstrualHealth #MaternalHealth #Medsky

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