Prevalence Study of the Etiology of Pregnancy Anemia

Prevalence Study of the Etiologies of Pregnancy Anemias

Anemia during pregnancy occurs in 41% of women. The most common etiology is iron deficiency, but studies to determine prevalence of other causes of anemia in pregnancy are still lacking. However, anemia in pregnancy lead to adverse pregnancy outcomes and increase risk of maternal and fœtal morbidity and mortality. Specific management of anemia is so needed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• woman 18-years or older
• woman with a normal pregnancy
• anemia with accidental or symptomatic discovery, whatever the term of pregnancy
• non opposition collected

Exclusion Criteria:

• Refuse to participate
• Stopped pregnancy whatever the term
• Medical abortion of pregnancy