Anaemia

Question 1

Define anaemia in pregnancy.

Answer 1

Trim 1: < 110 g/L
Trim 2+3: < 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

Question 3

Summarise the epidemiology of anaemia in pregnancy

Answer 3

Trim 1: 21.6%
Trim 3: 10.5%

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Poor cognitive + motor ability of mother
Failure of baby to survive.