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Iron & Folate Deficiency Anemia In Pregnancy - Causes - Diagnosis - Treatment

Iron Deficiency Anemia In Pregnancy

Causes

  • Inadequate diet intake
  • Iron loss due heavy menstrual bleeding
  • Previous pregnancy
  • Poor absorption- only 10% is absorbed normally.
  • Continuous loss of blood in conditions like hookworm infection or malaria
Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Increased iron demand during pregnancy -
Fetus and placenta 300mg
Maternal Hb mass expansion 500mg
Loss in urine/sweat/gut 200mg
Loss during delivery 150-200mg
Lactation 150-200mg
Iron and Folate Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy

Diagnosis

It is confirmed on the following blood levels -

  • Decreased serum iron and ferritin
  • Increased serum transferri

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