EC Gynaecology

Research Article Volume 14 Issue 7 - 2025

Maternal Hematology in Focus: Evaluating Red Cell Indices During Pregnancy in Shendi Town, Sudan

Walaa Ahmed Motasiem Alnager1, Mohammed Osman Ali1, Tibyan Abdalmajed Altaher2, Ghanem Mohammed Mahjaf3, Eltayeb Ahmed Motasim Alnager1, Sabna Tarig M Alnager2, Emad Eldein A Mohammed1, Dalia Elmusharaf Khalifa4, Fania Abdallah Elbadri5 and Mosab Nouraldein Mohammed Hamad6*

1Department of Haematology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Shendi University, Shendi, Sudan

2Department of Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Shendi University, Shendi, Sudan

3Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Shendi University, Shendi, Sudan

4Embryologist, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK

5Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Elsheikh Adballah Elbadri University, Berber, Sudan

6Assistant Professor, Microbiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Elsheikh Abdallah Elbadri University, Sudan

*Corresponding Author: Mosab Nouraldein Mohammed Hamad, Assistant Professor, Microbiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Elsheikh Abdallah Elbadri University, Sudan.
Received: June 21, 2025; Published: July 08, 2025




Background: Pregnancy is the period from conception to birth. There may be some adjustments during these times. Red blood cell mass increases by 15 - 20% when erythropoietin production increases. The net effect of Hb concentration is a drop of 1 - 2 g/dl since the increase in plasma volume is more than the increase in red cell mass. This condition is known as pregnancy-related physiological anemia. According to the World Health Organization's (WHO) guidance, anemia of pregnancy is defined as a Hb value of less than 110 g/l. 41.8% of pregnant women globally suffer from anemia. Asia and Africa are the two regions most affected. Approximately 56% of pregnant women in Africa suffer from anemia.

Objective: The goal of this case-control study, which was place in Shendi town between January and April of 2025, was to ascertain the red blood cell characteristics of expectant mothers.

Materials and Methods: 50 milliliters of venous blood in total. In this study, 25 samples from healthy non-pregnant women served as the control group, while samples were taken from pregnant women as the test group. The blood samples were examined using a hematological analyzer.

Results: The test group's mean Hb level, RBC count, PCV, MCV, MCH, MCHC, and RDW-CV were 10.38 g/dl, 3.69×106/μI, 29.72%, 81.70 fl, 28.40 pg, 34.88 g/dl, and 15.39 percent, according to statistical analysis using SPSS, while the control groups were 12.19 g/dl, 5.30×106/μI, 36.16%, 91.20 fl, 30.40 pg, 33.44 g/dl, and 15.69%, respectively.

Conclusion: Throughout pregnancy, hematological parameters change, with low levels of hemoglobin and red cell mass varying considerably across trimesters. Estimating hemoglobin is a crucial metric for assessing well-being. It is advised to take enough supplements to counteract the negative signs of bad health. It is possible to conclude that pregnant women's haematological parameters alter significantly throughout their pregnancy. Therefore, during pregnancy, it is crucial to monitor and control these factors. To determine the prevalence and underlying causes of anemia in expectant mothers, more research should be done.

 Keywords: Pregnancy; Anemia; RBC Parameters; Hemoglobin; Shendi

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Mosab Nouraldein Mohammed Hamad., et al. "Maternal Hematology in Focus: Evaluating Red Cell Indices During Pregnancy in Shendi Town, Sudan". EC Gynaecology 14.7 (2025): 01-09.

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