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               Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in pregnant women is a serious global health issue. IDA has a negative impact on these women and their children at all stages: during pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period. IDA is also associated with increased rates of preterm labour, pregnancy induced hypertension, low birth weight, and perinatal death. Furthermore, postpartum hemorrhage, postpartum infection, a high rate of unsuccessful exclusive breast feeding, and postpartum depression are all correlated to IDA. Maternal physiological changes during pregnancy with inadequate iron intake are indicated as common causes of IDA in pregnancy. In Thailand, the Department of Health (DoH), Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has policies in place to  promote a decrease in the rate of IDA in pregnant women by providing iron supplements for all pregnant women.   Furthermore, nurses are involved with group and individual health education about IDA, including topics such as severity, consequences, prevention, treatment, dietary and iron supplements, and self-care during pregnancy. These processes may decrease the rate of IDA in pregnant women and provide needed support.