Relationship between spacing of pregnancy and incidence of anemia in Multipara

Indonesia has a high prevalence of anemia in pregnant women, generally caused by iron deficiency. Pregnancy spacing <2 years, especially in multiparas, can affect the incidence of anemia which can cause miscarriage, premature birth, prolonged labor due to uterine muscle fatigue during contraction...

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Main Authors: K Widyantara, Verawati Sudarma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indonesian Nutrition Association 2023-09-01
Series:World Nutrition Journal
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Online Access:https://worldnutrijournal.org/OJS/index.php/WNJ/article/view/578
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Summary:Indonesia has a high prevalence of anemia in pregnant women, generally caused by iron deficiency. Pregnancy spacing <2 years, especially in multiparas, can affect the incidence of anemia which can cause miscarriage, premature birth, prolonged labor due to uterine muscle fatigue during contractions, postpartum bleeding due to the absence of uterine muscle contractions (uterine atony) and shock.
ISSN:2580-7013