| Details | CME Session: Anaemia in Pregnancy
Target Audience: Healthcare Workers at Karujanga HC III
Objective. To improve knowledge on diagnosis, management, and prevention of anaemia among pregnant women
- Definition: Haemoglobin <11 g/dL in pregnancy
- Significance: Common and major contributor to maternal morbidity/mortality
Causes of Anaemia in Pregnancy
- Iron deficiency (most common)
- Folate deficiency
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Chronic diseases
- Parasitic infections (malaria, hookworm)
- Hemoglobinopathies (sickle cell, thalassemia)
Pathophysiology
- Increased iron and nutrient demands
- Effects of nutritional deficiencies
- Impact on oxygen delivery and fetal development
Clinical Features
- Often asymptomatic
- Fatigue, weakness, pallor
- Shortness of breath, dizziness
- Signs: conjunctival pallor, tachycardia
Diagnosis
- Haemoglobin measurement (Hemocoel, centrifuge)
- Blood smear
- Serum ferritin, folate, B12 (if available)
- Stool examination for parasites |
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