Dr. Nadia Khan
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Hi,
I am 5 months pregnant and my reports say that Mentzer's index is 21. Will it affect my baby?
Hello,
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Menterz index 21 means that you have iron deficiency anemia. Yes, it can affect your baby in certain ways if you do not seek medical advice. Anemia may lead to smaller babies, growth restricted babies and also preterm labor (labor before due date) which can result in delivering baby earlier and complications associated with early delivery. Also, a woman may suffer excessive bleeding after delivery who are anemic. So, I would suggest you see your local doctor, check the level of anemia and get appropriate treatment for that. Hope it has helped you.
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