Maternal Anemia as a Risk Factor for Preterm Delivery and Low Birth Weight

Abstract

Aim: Maternal anemia as a risk factor for preterm delivery and low birth weight Methods: A cross-sectional study using pregnant women as participants to screen for pregnancy endpoints and perform a hemoglobin test. A logistic regression model was used. The adjusted odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were utilized in this investigation to determine if maternal anemia, preterm labor and low birth weight were associated. Results: The mean maternal age was 27.8±6.4 in anemic women and 28.2±5.9 in non-anemic women. Preterm birth was 26.3% in anemic women and 10% in women who were not anemic. Low birth weight babies accounted for 32.5% of the anemic group and 10% of non-anemic mothers gave birth to low birth weight babies. Conclusion: Pregnant mothers who were anemic had a greater chance of having a low birth weight babies. Keywords: Pregnancy, low birth weight, Labor