During Pregnancy Hb Level?

This in turn depends partly on the iron status of the individual. That's why pregnant women are recommended to have a hemoglobin level of 12-16g/DL and any value below 12 is considered as iron deficiency and below 10.5 as anemia.

Is 9.5 hemoglobin low during pregnancy?

According to the classification of World Health Organization (WHO), pregnant women with hemoglobin levels less than 11.0 g/dl in the first and third trimesters and less than 10.5 g/dl in the second trimester are considered anemic (Table I) (11).

What happens if Hb is low during pregnancy?

Key points about anemia in pregnancy

Anemia may cause your baby to not grow to a healthy weight. Your baby may also arrive early (preterm birth) or have a low birth weight. Anemia is usually found during a routine blood test for hemoglobin or hematocrit levels.

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