Anemia in pregnancy

Anemia in pregnancy

      Definition  _ According to standard  of  WHO Anemia in pregnancy is present when the haemoglobin concentration in peripheral blood is 11 gm /100 ml or less
      HB level at or below 9 gm /dl  requires details investigations and appropriate treatment
      Anemia is responsible for 20 ,%of maternal death


Classification of Anemia

         A. physiological Anemia in pregnancy
          B . Pathological


CAUSES OF ANEMIA
          Increased demands of iron
          Diminished intake of iron
          Diminished absorption
          Disturbed metabolism
          Pre pregnant health status
          Excess demand  _multiple pregnancy , rapidly recurring pregnancy