A Case Report on Fetal Distress due to Anaemia during Pregnancy

Anemia (IDA) during pregnancy is a common and preventable disorder. It remains a contributing factor to maternal morbidity and mortality and is associated with high perinatal mortality rates.Anaemia is associated with poor cognitive and motor development in children, and work capacity in adults, influencing country economicdevelopment.Among pregnant women, iron deficiency anaemia is also associated with adverse reproductive outcomes such as preterm delivery, low-birth-weight infants, and decreased iron stores for the baby, which may lead to impaired development.Failure to reduce anaemia may result in millions of women experiencing impaired health and quality of life, and may impair children?sdevelopment and learning. Anaemia is an indicator of both poor nutrition and poor health. A number of recent studies have contributed to the understanding of anemia physiology, leading to alternate treatment options; however, much work remains to raise awareness and improve the high morbidity and mortality of these complex conditions.