Curriculum of Obstetrics
TOPIC 17
ANEMIAS DURING PREGNANCY
RATIONALE
Anemia is the most common medical disorder in pregnancy. There is an additional demand for iron in pregnancy to meet the increased maternal and fetal requirements and prevent the risk of its deficiency.
GOALS
l Reduce maternal and fetal complications due to anemia
l Ensure that graduates can competently screen for and manage anemias during pregnancy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
l Define and list the different types of anemia during pregnancy
l List fetal and maternal complications of anemia during pregnancy, labor, and puerperium
l Know the minimum allowable hemoglobin levels during pregnancy
l Describe the management of iron deficiency anemia and the role of routine iron supplementation
CONTENT
l Definition, types, and complications of anemia during pregnancy
l Management of anemia during pregnancy, labor, and puerperium
