The PANDA research programme


A programme of research into the prevention of maternal anaemia to avoid preterm delivery and other adverse outcomes.

About the programme

Around a third of UK pregnant women develop anaemia caused by lack of iron. This can lead to increased risks for both mother and baby during pregnancy and childbirth.

Treating anaemia after it develops does not reduce all the risks. This programme of research will help us to understand all the effects for women and babies if we give low-dose iron supplements during pregnancy to prevent anaemia.

Why take part?

About the study and why we think it's important

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What will taking part involve?

Your role as a participant of the study

Learn what's involved

What is PANDA looking at?

Preventing anaemia in pregnancy

Learn about the trial

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Tips for taking your study tablets

News and updates

The latest news and updates from the PANDA study

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Meet the team

Details about our programme staff and contacts

About the team

The PANDA programme is funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) under its Programme Grants for Applied Research Programme (project reference RP-PG- NIHR200869). The views expressed are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care.

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