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Ferric carboxymaltose (FCM; Ferinject\u00ae) is an IV iron preparation that allows rapid administration of high single doses of iron with a favorable safety profile. This study evaluated the potential impact of FCM therapy on fetal well-being by recording cardiotocography (CTG) before, during, and after iron infusions. Materials and Methods: We examined 105 women with IDA in the third trimester of pregnancy. During the initial evaluation, each patient was assessed for complete blood count, iron metabolism, B12, folates, hemoglobinopathies, CRP, kidney and liver function, and glucose levels. Each subject received intravenous ferric carboxymaltose (FCM), 500 mg. The study focused on the maternal and fetal safety of FCM infusion. The primary endpoint for maternal safety was the observation of adverse effects of iron infusion. For fetal safety, the primary endpoint was the assessment of CTG. Results: We considered 105 women, comprising 101 singleton and 4 twin pregnancies. The median hemoglobin (Hb) at initial observation was 95 g\/L and 117 g\/L post-therapy. Regarding maternal safety, side effects were observed during or after FCM infusion in four subjects; three cases involved local symptoms, while one case included nausea and skin rash. Concerning fetal safety, 100% of the cardiotocography records were deemed \u201cnormal\u201d using the Dawes\u2013Redman criteria. Conclusions: In conclusion, FCM proved effective in treating anemia in this clinically complex population of pregnant women in the third trimester and appeared safe in this cohort, though larger prospective studies are warranted.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/hematolrep18010007","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,1,5]],"date-time":"2026-01-05T15:28:57Z","timestamp":1767626937000},"page":"7","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Fetal Safety of Intravenous Ferric Carboxymaltose in Pregnancy: A Cardiotocography Study from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Italy"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"18","author":[{"given":"Francesca","family":"Polese","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Transfusion Medicine Unit, Dell\u2019Angelo General Hospital, Via Paccagnella 11, Mestre, 30172 Venice, Italy"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Chiara","family":"Pesce","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Dell\u2019Angelo General Hospital, Mestre, 30172 Venice, Italy"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Giulia","family":"De Fusco","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Transfusion Medicine Unit, Dell\u2019Angelo General Hospital, Via Paccagnella 11, Mestre, 30172 Venice, Italy"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Gianni","family":"Tidore","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Transfusion Medicine Unit, Dell\u2019Angelo General Hospital, Via Paccagnella 11, Mestre, 30172 Venice, Italy"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Enza","family":"Coluccia","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Transfusion Medicine Unit, Dell\u2019Angelo General Hospital, Via Paccagnella 11, Mestre, 30172 Venice, Italy"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Raffaele","family":"Battista","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Dell\u2019Angelo General Hospital, Mestre, 30172 Venice, Italy"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Gianluca","family":"Gessoni","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Transfusion Medicine Unit, Dell\u2019Angelo General Hospital, Via Paccagnella 11, Mestre, 30172 Venice, Italy"},{"name":"Transfusion Medicine Department, Dell\u2019Angelo General Hospital, Via Paccagnella 11, 30172 Mestre, Italy"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,1,5]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","unstructured":"GBD 2016 Disease and Injury Incidence and Prevalence Collaborators (2017). 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