The following statements are related to the therapy of iron deficiency anaemia except:
Overview of Management of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy:
Oral iron can be given only if anemia is detected before 20 weeks of pregnancy
Parenteral iron therapy markedly increases the reticulocytic count within 7-14 days
Parenteral therapy is ideal during 30-36 weeks
Blood transfusion may be useful in severe anaemia beyond 36 weeks