A STUDY OF HEMATOLOGICAL PROFILE IN PREGNANT WOMEN WITH ANEMIA AT ANTENATAL CARE

Objective: To study the hematological profile of anemic pregnant women who were attending antenatal hospital. Material and Methods: Pregnant women who had hemoglobin value of < 11gm were selected. Total 66 anemic pregnant women were enrolled for the study.. Pretested questionnaire was used to collect general information. Blood samples were collected by qualified technician for hematological estimation. Results: Out of total 66 anemic pregnant women who participated, 11 (16%) belong to age group <20, 36 (54%) belong to 20-25 and 19 (30%) were from > 25 years. Out of 66, 28 (42%) belong to primi gravidae, 26 (39%) multigravidae and 12 (19%) belong to grand multi gravidae. Among 66 participants, 40.92% were mild anemic, 54.54% were moderate and 4.54% were severe anemic. Other hematological parameters like RBC, MCV, HCT, MCHC, and MCH were also below the normal range. Conclusion: There is a need to monitor hematological parameters during pregnancy and thereby improve the outcome of pregnancy.