Anaemia

Question 1

Define anaemia in pregnancy.

Answer 1

First trimester < 110 g/L
Second and third trimesters < 105 g/L
Post-partum < 100 g/L

Question 2

Explain the aetiology/risk factors of anaemia in pregnancy.

Answer 2

Diet, being pregnant, iron loss due to haemorrhage, unknown

Question 3

Summarise the epidemiology of anaemia in pregnancy

Answer 3

21.6% in the first trimester, 10.5% in the third trimester (10.5%)

Question 4

Identify the possible complications of anaemia in pregnancy and its management.

Answer 4

Poor cognitive and motor ability of mother and failure of baby to survive.