Effects of Maternal Anemia on Neonatal Outcome

Introduction: Anemia is one of the most prevalent nutritional deficiency problem affecting pregnant women. It defined by World Health Organization as hemoglobin (Hb) level less than 11 g/dl. Hemoglobin 9.0- 10.9 g/dl mild, 7.0-8.9 moderate and 7 severe anemia respectively. Maternal in pregnancy commonly considered a risk factor for poor outcome can result complications that threaten life both mother fetus.
 Aims: To find out neonatal delivered to anemic mothers.
 Methods: A prospective case control study was carried among 75 newborns women with below 10.9g/dL. Another were taken at same time, matched age sex wise group mothers whose more 11g/dl.
 Results: Out total cases 35(46.7%) had 32(42.6%) 8(10.7%) Similarly, having preterm baby 4.42 times higher (p 0.033). The low birth weight 3.9 0.04). mean head circumference (HC) 33.9cm +1.40 (Mean+SD) 34.4cm+1.24(Mean+SD) difference 0.5cm 0.032). length 45.3cm+1.97 (Mean+ SD) 46.2cm+1.69 0.9 cm 0.003).
 Conclusion: associated increased adverse outcome. Efforts must be made reduce prevalence especially during morbidity mortality.