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Anaemia in pregnancy.

Malik Goonewardene¹, Mishkat Shehata, Asma Hamad

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Ruhuna, Faculty of Medicine, Galle, Sri Lanka. malikg@eureka.lk

Best Practice & Research. Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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Summary

Pregnancy anemia, common globally, especially in Asia, is often due to iron deficiency. Early diagnosis and interventions like iron supplementation are vital for maternal and infant health.

Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hematology
Public Health

Background:

Anemia in pregnancy affects over 56 million women globally, with nutritional iron deficiency anemia (IDA) being the most frequent cause.
Diagnosis can be challenging due to physiological changes and underlying inflammatory conditions during pregnancy.
IDA is linked to increased maternal and perinatal complications, as well as adverse long-term effects on newborns.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the causes, diagnosis, and management of anemia in pregnancy.
To highlight the significance of addressing iron, vitamin B12, and folate deficiencies.
To discuss strategies for preventing anemia and its associated risks.

Main Methods:

Literature review of anemia in pregnancy, focusing on IDA, vitamin deficiencies, and hemolytic anemias.

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Analysis of diagnostic challenges and recommended treatment strategies.

Examination of preventive measures including supplementation and delivery practices.

Main Results:

Nutritional iron deficiency anemia is the predominant cause of anemia in pregnancy.
Oral iron is the preferred treatment for IDA.
Vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies, though rarer, are critical due to their role in embryo genesis.
Prompt diagnosis and management of hemolytic anemias are crucial to prevent life-threatening complications.

Conclusions:

Effective management of anemia in pregnancy requires identifying underlying causes and implementing appropriate interventions.
Preventive strategies, including supplementation and delayed cord clamping, are essential.
Addressing IDA and other nutritional deficiencies is paramount for improving maternal and fetal outcomes.