ANEMIA IN PREGNANCY
hemoglobin (Hgb) level below 11gm /dl in the first and third trimester of pregnancy and below 10.5 gm / dl in the second trimester of gestation th causes are the same as in non- pregnant women iron demand is increased by a factor of 4-5 during pregnancy iron deficiency anemia in the most common kind of anemia in pregnancy. vintage inspired wedding items in short length
Diagnosis: clinical nonspecific symptoms like weakness' dizziness' palpitation' shortness of breath' physical examination may reveal s ... ignificant pallor of the conjunctiva and other part of the body.
LABORATORY : HGB<11
RTEATMENT: depends on the severity of anemia.
Non drug treatment.
Iron rich diet
Drug treatment
# ferrous sulphate. 300 mg p.o tid for 1-3 months.
Plus
# folic acid 5 mg/ day p.o
PREVENTION
# Avoid frequent childbirth.
# prevent hemorrhage during pregnancy & childbirth.
# Advise on adequate nutrition.
#Prevent malaria.
# Treat hookworm infection.
# Supplement iron/folic acid to all pregnant women