Anaemia in Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
What Hb level is classed as low?
A
<105g/L
2
Q
At what gestation does the Hb level fall the steepest?
A
20 wks
3
Q
Risk factors?
A
Menorrhagia
Frequency of pregnancies
Poor diet
Twins
4
Q
Antenatal screening:
At what appointments are they done in? - 2
What tests are done if they are Afro-Caribbean?
A
Hb tested at booking scan and 28 wks
Sickle-cell anaemia tests
5
Q
Investigations:
- Bloods?
A
FBC
Serum iron
TIBC
Serum ferritin
6
Q
Most common cause?
Other causes
A
Iron deficiency
Folate deficiency
Coeliac Disease
CKD
