
In this obstetrics series, we explore Pregnancy-Related Anaemia: its pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical features, diagnosis, and management.
๐ฉธ Understand the pathophysiology โ increased plasma volume leading to dilutional anaemia, along with iron, folate, or B12 deficiencies.
โ ๏ธ Learn about key risk factors โ poor nutrition, multiple pregnancies, heavy menstrual history, and pre-existing anaemia.
๐ Recognize common symptoms โ fatigue, pallor, dizziness, breathlessness, and tachycardia.
๐ฉบ Discover essential diagnostic tools โ full blood count (FBC), ferritin levels, B12/folate levels, and reticulocyte count.
๐ Review management strategies โ iron supplementation (oral or IV), folic acid, dietary modifications, and transfusion in severe cases.
๐ถ Understand maternal and fetal complications โ increased risk of preterm birth, low birth weight, postpartum hemorrhage, and developmental issues.
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