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ABSTRACT: The work included the preparation of cobalt complexes having general formula [ CoL] , where L is divalent tetradentate Schiff base ligand derived from benzyl and anthranilic acid or o-aminophenol with 1:2 molar ratio . These complexes reacted with H2O2 in the absence and in the presence of B (B= py , -pic , Pph3) at room temperature to obtain [ CoLO2 ] and [CoLBO2 ] complexes. All the prepared complexes were characterized by metal content analysis , molar conductance , spectral studies including I.R and electronic spectra as well as magnetic measurements. These studies revealed that all the complexes are non-electrolytes. The Schiff base ligands act as dibasic tetradentate ( NNOO-donor) , CoL complexes are square planar containing one unpaired electron. The electronic spectra reveals the oxidation of Co(II) to Co(III) in [CoLO2] and [CoLBO2] complexes. These complexes show μeff values related to one unpaired electron , that belongs to O2 mioety , which is supported by (υo-o) band in I.R spectra that related to O2 mioety. Hence superoxo compounds are realy recognized.

Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia are frequent complications to pregnancy and especially iron deficiency is underdiagnosed because of scarce symptoms. Due to the increased need for iron and the variation in iron storage in healthy pregnant women, iron supplementation should be individualised based on the level of haemoglobin and ferritin. First choice of treatment is oral iron supplementation, unless there is a failure of treatment, a known condition with malabsorption, or severe iron deficiency anaemia very close to due date. In these cases, intravenous iron may be considered.