Comparative study of haematological profiles of primigravidae and multigravidae women in Kano, Nigeria

Abstract

Background: Pregnancy is a physiological condition that affects haematological parameters. Abnormalities of red blood cell indices in complete blood count typically precede the development of lowered haemoglobin levels.The physiological changes can be observed in parameters such as; red blood cell (RBC) count, haemoglobin (Hb) concentration, platelet (PLT) count, white blood cell (WBC) count and differential cell count.
Aim: This study aimed to establish the haematological changes between primigravidae and multigravidae women.
Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), involving one (100) hundred primigravidae and one hundred (100) multigravidae. Fifty (50) non pregnant women were used as control. White blood cell count (WBC), differentials, packed cell volume (PCV), haemoglobin and Platelet count were analyzed by manual methods.
Result: Statistically significant difference (p<0.05) between Primigravidae and Multigravidaeon mean WBC (8.70±2.3 x10⁹/L) and (7.51±2.29 x10⁹/L), Eosinophil (1.50±1.83%) and (2.09±2.05%), PCV (30.40±3.53%) and (29.33±2.66%), Haemoglobin (10.17±1.24 g/dL) and (9.71±0.95 g/dL), Platelet (259.15±81.11 x10⁹/L) and (230.97±63.83 x10⁹/L) were observed respectively.
Conclusion: The levels of some haematological parameters in Multigravidae and Primigravidae differ with increasing risk of Anaemia in Muiltigravidae.