Mother's hemoglobin in perinatal and mother health in the highlands: implications in the andean region

Authors

  • Gustavo F. Gonzales Unidad de Reproducción Humana, Instituto de Investigaciones de la Altura, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. Lima, Perú. Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas y Fisiológicas, Facultad de Ciencias y Filosofía, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. Lima, Perú. Médico endocrinólogo, doctor en Medicina, doctor en Ciencias.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17843/rpmesp.2012.294.407

Keywords:

Infant, low birth weight, small for gestational age, Anemia, Erythrocytosis, Fetal death

Abstract

This review analyzes the importance of hemoglobin levels in pregnant women and its implications in pregnancy. It discuss the use of biomass fuel for cooking and the impact on birthweight, maternal hemoglobin levels and the risk of late fetal death, pre-term delivery, and small for gestational age. Furthermore, the need to correct the cut-off points of hemoglobin level to define anemia at high altitudes is addressed. Current evidence suggests that corrections should not be made and iron supplements should be given to pregnant mothers with moderate or severe anemia. It is discussed whether iron supplementation should change its target population from pregnant women to infants aged 6 to 36 months.

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Published

2014-02-06

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Gonzales GF. Mother’s hemoglobin in perinatal and mother health in the highlands: implications in the andean region. Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica [Internet]. 2014 Feb. 6 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];29(4). Available from: https://rpmesp.ins.gob.pe/index.php/rpmesp/article/view/407

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