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- Neutrophils 60-70%.

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(C) Platelets:200.000-400.000/mm .

(D) Bleeding time:2-4 minutes.

(E) Coagulation time: 4-8 minutes.

Anemia During Pregnancy

Definition:

Anemia is a reduction in the number of RBCs and hemoglobin content with

a corresponding reduction in the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood.

Educational Video about Anemia during pregnancy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnLultjKxdU

(I) Iron Deficiency Anemia: It is the most common type of anemia

(95%).

Daily Requirements:

Normal iron requirement is 10 mg/day of which l mg is absorbed.

Requirement increases during pregnancy to 15 mg/ day.

Etiology.

1. Inadequate intake of iron.

2. Defective absorption of iron e.g. achlorhydria.
3. Increased demand e.g. menstruation and pregnancy.

4. Chronic blood loss e.g. abnormal uterine bleeding and piles.

Clinical Picture:

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