Umbilical Cord Blood Hematology in Relation With Maternal Anemia: A Preliminary Study

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study was to observe any umbilical cord blood hematological changes in relation to maternal anemia.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study on 220 neonates and their mothers from August 1, 2015, to July 31, 2016, in collaboration with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, India. Immediately after vaginal delivery of baby, umbilical cord was clamped and blood was collected in EDTA vials and analyzed using automated hematoanalyzer.Results: Neonates of non-anemic mothers had significantly higher level of hemoglobin concentration than neonates of anemic mothers. Total leukocyte count (TLC) was slightly higher in neonates of non-anemic mothers as compared to neonates of anemic mothers. Platelet count was slightly higher in neonates of anemic mothers as compared to non-anemic mothers, but platelet crit, mean platelet volume, and platelet cell distribution width were slightly higher in neonates of non-anemic mothers than neonates anemic mothers.Conclusions: It was a preliminary study. A similar type of the study must be conducted in future to comprehend the effect of various other factors affecting delivery such as maternal anemia, diet, and environment on blood parameters of newborns.

Assessment of Haematological and Biochemical Parameters of Women at Childbirth and their Newborn in Abidjan, Côte d’ Ivoire

“…Furthermore, endemic parasitic infections in these geographic areas, lifestyle and socio-economic conditions could also be associated with high prevalence of anemia (Ayano and Amentie, 2018). These results are similar to those of Debbarma et al (2018) who reported 29% anemia at childbirth among women from Imphal in India. The high prevalence of anemia in newborns could be explained by the fact that, the amount of iron transferred to the fetus by the pregnant woman depends on the amount of maternal iron available.…”