The Effect of Maternal Anaemia on Infant Birth Weight: A Comprehensive Study
Abstract:
The
objective of the present study was to understand about the maternal anaemia on
the low birth weight of the neonates and also how it effects the maternal
health. This study was conducted at the postnatal ward of the Saveetha Medical
College, Chennai, during the period of December 2022 and July 2023. A total of
237 deliveries were analysed for this study. Maternal anaemia is divided in
four categories based on the haemoglobin levels: no anaemia (>10 gm%), mild
(8-10 gm%), moderate (7-8 gm%), severe (<7 gm%). Neonates were assessed for
the birth weight and other perinatal factors. Statistical analysis for this
study is done by using the chi-square and correlation coefficients. C Among the
236 antenatal women included, 49.2% were found to be anaemic. The average
haemoglobin level was 10.05 ± 2.27 g/dL, and the average birth weight was
3055.81 ± 540.63 g. Of the infants, 8.1% were classified as LBW. A significant
correlation was found between maternal anaemia and LBW: 37.9% of LBW infants
were born to mothers with severe anaemia (p < 0.001). A statistically
significant weak correlation (r = 0.305, p < 0.001) was observed between
haemoglobin levels and neonatal weight.
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