Health Condition 1: O00-O9A- Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Biweekly 100mg Iron supplementation: Women allotted into this group will be provided with one blister pack (100mg elemental iron) for a month and will be instructed to take 2 tablets on
Sponsors
SELF
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age of 18 to 35 years Hemoglobin � 11 gm/dl Primigravida or multigravida at 14 -18 weeks of gestation Singleton pregnancy Pregnant women who are willing to come for follow up antenatal care and deliver in IGMCRI
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Thyroid Disorder History of any hematological disorders Previous history of any blood transfusion Multifetal gestation Smoking and drug abuse Parity more than 3 Previous history of LSCS Previous history of placenta previa, abruptio placenta Chronic illness like liver disease, renal disease, Tuberculosis, heart disease Bleeding piles, chronic peptic ulcer, Gastric intolerance History of hyperemesis Pregnant women who are all under medications like Anti epileptics, thyroid medications, NSAIDs, Anti oxidants.
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Oxidative stress parametersTimepoint: 12 weeks | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| There will not be significant difference in Hematological parameters in the intervention groups when compared to control group.Timepoint: 12 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactKavitha E
INDIRA GANDHI MEDICAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE ,PUDUCHERRY
Outcome results
None listed