EPO and anemia (phenotype): Iron repletion might improve cognition,52 although benefits are not uniform across age groups and have not been shown in children younger than 5 years.53, 54 Delayed cord clamping, breastfeeding, and vitamin A supplementation for severe vitamin A deficiency55 could also reduce the anaemia burden in newborn babies, especially those born preterm who might also benefit from early erythropoietin administration.56