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Melissa Hollo: Normal Hemoglobin Does Not Exclude Severe Iron Deficiency
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Mar 25, 2026, 15:03

Melissa Hollo: Normal Hemoglobin Does Not Exclude Severe Iron Deficiency

Melissa Hollo, Director of Project Management at hc1 and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“A conversation yesterday left a lasting impression on me.

A woman was facing severe fatigue, yet her Hemoglobin level was 14, which is considered normal.

Many would have stopped there, but she didn’t.

She requested a check of her Ferritin levels.

The result: 3.

This indicated severely depleted iron stores, a condition that could have been completely overlooked if only hemoglobin was considered.

This is how Iron Deficiency Anemia can remain hidden, particularly during pregnancy.

Hemoglobin often serves as a late marker rather than an early warning sign.

We need to improve our approach:

  • Look beyond ‘normal’ lab results
  • Test iron stores early
  • Intervene before risks escalate

Because what we don’t check, we can’t treat.

Learn how we’re supporting earlier maternal risk detection.”

Melissa Hollo: Normal Hemoglobin Does Not Exclude Severe Iron Deficiency

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