Fetal anaemia

Fetal anaemia is a relatively rare occurrence, with a varied aetiology. Although it may cause a reduction in fetal activity, or the development of hydrops detected by chance on ultrasound scanning, it may also present with stillbirth, or neonatal anaemia (with or without newborn haemodynamic compromise). Broadly speaking, anaemia is caused by one, or a combination, of the following problems: (i) a failure of red cell production; (ii) accelerated red cell destruction; (iii) loss of red blood cells (bleeding).
Source: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research