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Anemia profiling in antenatal women at a tertiary care center in northern India: An observational study

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Author Details : Shivani Singh, Vandana Tiwari, Vibhav Nigam, Rupita Kulshrestha*, Manish Raj Kulshrestha

Volume : 11, Issue : 1, Year : 2024

Article Page : 53-57

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.010

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Abstract

Background: Anemia is a common health issue during pregnancy, with various factors influencing its occurrence. Iron deficiency often leads to iron deficiency anemia (IDA), significantly impacting maternal and fetal health.
Objective: This study aims to investigate the complete blood count and nutritional status, including serum iron profile, vitamin B12, and folate levels in antenatal patients.
Materials and Methods: The study involved 160 participants, predominantly from rural areas. The severity of anemia among the participants was classified according to WHO guidelines.
Results: Iron deficiency was observed in 33.75% of women, folate deficiency in 20%, and vitamin B12 deficiency in 11.25%. Some women exhibited a combination of deficiencies. The average hemoglobin level was found to be 8.69 g/dL, and the mean iron level was 35.95 µg/dL. The average ferritin levels were observed to be 49.65 ng/mL. Lastly, the Vitamin B12 and folate levels averaged at 130.21 pg/mL and 14.76 ng/mL respectively.
Conclusion: These findings provide valuable insights into the nutritional status of pregnant women and highlight the need for targeted interventions to address micronutrient deficiencies during pregnancy.
 

Keywords: Anemia, Pregnancy, Iron deficiency anemia (IDA), Vitamin B12, Folate levels, Iron profile.

How to cite : Singh S, Tiwari V, Nigam V, Kulshrestha R, Kulshrestha M R, Anemia profiling in antenatal women at a tertiary care center in northern India: An observational study. Indian J Obstet Gynecol Res 2024;11(1):53-57

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