Correlation of Neonatal Birth Weight with Maternal Serum Ferritin Level in PAEC General Hospital, Islamabad

Abstract

Objective: To assess the correlation between maternal serum ferritin level and birth weight of neonate at the time of delivery.

Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, PAEC General Hospital, Islamabad (six months duration from November 2022 to May 2023. A total of 95 eligible women presenting in labour room fulfilling inclusion criteria were enrolled for study. Informed consent was obtained. Demographics like name, age, BMI, parity, gestational age at delivery, antenatal care (booked / unbooked), stage at presentation was noted. Blood sample was taken by using 3cc disposable syringe and sent to the laboratory of the hospital for assessment of serum ferritin level of mother. Reports were assessed and serum ferritin level was noted. Mode of delivery was also noted. At the time of delivery, birth weight of neonate was assessed by using weighing machine.

Results: In our study of 95 cases, mean age was 29.47+3.82 years, according to gender distribution of neonates 52(54.7%) were male and 43(45.3%) females, mean gestational age at the time of delivery was 36.33+1.38 weeks, mean ferritin level was 24.37+2.38. Correlation between maternal serum ferritin level and birth weight of neonate at the time of delivery was positive, r value was 0.881. Effect modifiers influenced the strength of the correlation between birth weight and ferritin levels. The association was stronger in full-term neonates, in males, and in babies born to mothers with higher parity.

Conclusion: We concluded that there is a correlation between maternal serum ferritin level and birth weight of neonate at the time of delivery