Maternal Hemoglobin Level and Neonatal Growth Parameters | ||
| Misan Journal of Acodemic Studies | ||
| Article 1, Volume 15, Issue 30, December 2016, Pages 12-19 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Hussein Fadhil Aljawadi; Esraa Abd Al-Muhsen Ali | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Abstract: Introduction: Anemia is a common pathologic problem in pregnant women, about 52% of child bearing women are anemic in developing countries and it is caused by nutritional deficiency as well as physiological derangement. World Health Organization recommends that hemoglobin level should not fall below 11g/dL at any age during child bearing time. Aim of study: To determine the effect of maternal hemoglobin level on the outcome of neonate in form of length, weight and head circumference. Method : 200 singleton pregnant women were included in this cross sectional study at Al-Sader Teaching Hospital in Misan Province, Iraq during the period from June 2015 to December 2015. Measuring their hemoglobin levels at time of delivery then measuring length, weight and head circumference for their newborns. Result and conclusion: A 66% of pregnant women were anemic and there was a significant association between maternal anemia and low neonatal growth parameters. Recommendations: Education program for nutritional support of pregnant women. Education about the importance of antenatal care. Revision of policies of mother and child care at primary health centers | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Maternal hemoglobin; Neonatal growth parameters; Anemia | ||
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