Anaemia Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of anaemia in pregnancy
A
Normal physiological change Malnutrition/Anorexia B12/Folate deficiency Malabsorption Haemorrhage Foetal hydrops
2
Q
Cause of physiological anaemia in pregnancy
A
Increase in plasma volume outweighs increase in red cell mass resulting in relative haemodilution, with the the Hb concentration, haematocrit and RCC all down, particularly in the 2ND TRI
3
Q
Foetal complications
A
Assoc with LBW
Preterm
4
Q
Maternal consequences
A
Increased risk of PPH
Increased risk of requiring blood products
5
Q
Prevention tests
A
FBC @ booking and 28wks
6
Q
Treatment
A
Majority are iron deficiency so easy to treat
