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
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