According to WHO, anaemia can be defined in a pregnant women while HB level less than?

Explanation

• In anaemia in pregnancy, blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to tissues and to the baby.
• During pregnancy, the body produces more blood to support the growth of your baby.
• Anaemia can make the mother feel tired and weak.
• If it is severe but goes untreated, it can increase the risk of serious complications like preterm delivery.
• According to the classification of World Health Organization (WHO), pregnant women with haemoglobin levels less than 11.0 g/dl in the first and third trimesters and less than 10.5 g/dl in the second trimester are considered anaemic.

Important Points The most common symptoms of anaemia during pregnancy are:

• Pale skin, lips, and nails
• Feeling tired or weak
• Dizziness
• Shortness of breath
• Rapid heartbeat
• Trouble concentrating

 Additional Information

Several types of anaemia can develop during pregnancy. These include:

• Iron-deficiency anaemia
• Folate-deficiency anaemia
• Vitamin B12 deficiency

Iron deficiency anaemia: This type of anaemia occurs when the body doesn't have enough iron to produce adequate amounts of haemoglobin. It carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anaemia in pregnancy.

Folate-deficiency anaemia: Folate is the vitamin found naturally in certain foods like green leafy vegetables A type of B vitamin, the body needs folate to produce new cells, including healthy red blood cells. Folate deficiency can directly contribute to certain types of birth defects, such as neural tube abnormalities (spina bifida) and low birth weight.

Vitamin B12 deficiency: The body needs vitamin B12 to form healthy red blood cells. When pregnant woman doesn't get enough vitamin B12 from their diet, their body can't produce enough healthy red blood cells. B12 deficiency may contribute to birth defects, such as neural tube abnormalities.