Research has shown that the haematological profile of a pregnant woman has an impact on pregnancy outcome. With this in mind, this book outlines the findings of a study which was conducted to determine the effect of iron on changes in haemoglobin concentration throughout pregnancy and the subsequent impact on foetal outcome. Primigravid women attending the Antenatal Clinic in the Obsterics and Gynaecology department at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica; with ages ranging from 15 - 25 years participated in the study. Blood samples collected from all participants...