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Anaemia in pregnancy
Jacqueline Frayne1, Debbie Pinchon2
1MBBS, RANZCOG, FRACGP, MMed (Women@s health), GCIM, GP Obstetrician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Subiaco, WA; Senior Lecturer, PhD candidate, School of Primary, Aboriginal and Rural Health Care, University of Western Australia, WA.
Background:
Anaemia in pregnancy is a common medical condition managed by general practitioners (GPs) in Australia.
Objective:
The aim of this article is to raise awareness of anaemia that occurs in pregnancy, understand its increasing complexities with an expanding migrant population, identify at-risk groups and promote appropriate management.
Discussion:
With anaemia reportedly occurring in 25% of women in pregnancy and GPs managing the majority of preconception and early pregnancy care, it is important to have a sound understanding of the aetiology, risks and management options. While iron deficiency anaemia is most commonly seen, a more complex understanding in regard to other causes and haemoglobinopathy screening is required.
