Research Journal of Medical Sciences
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Evaluation of Hematological, Biochemical and Physiological Changes During Pregnancy: A Retrospective Observational Study
Shailendra Singh Chouhan, Nidhi Sharma, Nitin Kumar J. Barot and Pragya P. Khanna
Page: 197-201 | Received 05 Jun 2023, Published online: 29 Jun 2023
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Abstract
The maternal body undergoes various physiological changes across multiple organ system to upkeep the growing and development of the fetus. This study was undertaken to evaluate various changes in female body during pregnancy. A total of 100 case records were collected from a tertiary level hospital, consisting of 70 pregnant women and 30 control subjects. The data was collected using a pretested data collection form. No significant differences in the age group was noted between the pregnant and control groups. The examination of complete peripheral blood count, revealed significantly decreased rates in pregnant women. However, the neutrophil count was significantly higher in the pregnant. A significant decline in iron, ferritin, hepcidin, B12 and homocysteine levels in pregnant women cas compared to controls. In contrast, the pregnant group exhibited a notably higher total iron binding capacity. During a normal pregnancy, various physiological alterations occur, encompassing leukocytosis, neutrophilia, thrombocytopenia, lymphocytopenia and anemia. Furthermore, the assessment of iron status plays a crucial role in diagnosing anemia in pregnancy when compared to the control group.
How to cite this article:
Shailendra Singh Chouhan, Nidhi Sharma, Nitin Kumar J. Barot and Pragya P. Khanna. Evaluation of Hematological, Biochemical and Physiological Changes During Pregnancy: A Retrospective Observational Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.197.201
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2023.197.201