Serum ferritin level in primigravida and multigravida women

Abstract

Iron Deficiency Anemia in pregnancy is prevalent in developing countries which can be reduced by oral iron supplement. Iron Deficiency Anemia is also the root cause for preterm birth, low birth weight and poor mental and physical development of baby. This may link to development of high blood pressure in the adult life. Hence, it is very important to diagnose the Iron Deficiency Anemia in early stage of pregnancy. Hemoglobin and serum ferritin both are apt markers for Iron Deficiency Anemia diagnosis. However, serum ferritin is considered to be the best marker over hemoglobin as hemoglobin is a delayed marker and may fail to reflect tissue iron status. In current study we have analyzed the primigravida and multigravida pregnant women with a control group to check the serum ferritin level and evaluate the Iron Deficiency Anemia status.