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A CORRELATIVE STUDY OF MATERNAL HAEMOGLOBIN AND BIRTH WEIGHT
T S Raghu Raman1, V Parimala2, M Bhalla3
1Senior Advisor (Pediatrics), Command Hospital (Air Force), Bangalore.
Medical Journal, Armed Forces India
|July 14, 2016
Summary
Maternal hemoglobin levels show an inverse relationship with birth weight, meaning higher hemoglobin is linked to lower birth weight. This association was significant across various socioeconomic groups, suggesting potential impacts on placental function.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Public Health
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Background:
- Socioeconomic status significantly influences maternal health and pregnancy outcomes.
- Maternal hemoglobin concentration is a critical indicator of nutritional status and oxygen-carrying capacity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between maternal hemoglobin concentration and birth weight.
- To examine this relationship across different socioeconomic strata in a tertiary care setting.
Main Methods:
- Prospective, cross-sectional population study involving 1000 pregnant women from two teaching hospitals.
- Stratified random sampling based on socioeconomic status, maternal hemoglobin, and birth weight data.
- Statistical analysis including ANOVA and correlation to assess relationships.
Main Results:
- Mean maternal hemoglobin levels were significantly lower in lower socioeconomic groups compared to higher groups.
- No significant variation in mean birth weight was observed across different socioeconomic groups.
- A highly significant inverse correlation was found: for every 1.0g/dL rise in maternal hemoglobin, birth weight decreased by 0.3839 kg.
Conclusions:
- Maternal hemoglobin concentration has a significant inverse relationship with birth weight.
- Higher maternal hemoglobin may be associated with reduced birth weight, potentially due to increased blood viscosity impacting placental perfusion.
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