Retrospective Evaluation of Peripartum Blood Loss and Postpartum Anaemia With Respect to Fetal Macrosomia and Gemini

Patient blood management is essentially based on three pillars, and a meta-analysis has already shown that consistent use can reduce transfusions and mortality. The WHO defines anaemia in pregnant patients as a haemoglobin (Hb) concentration <11 g/dl.

Treatment of iron deficiency anaemia is essential because data show that iron deficiency anaemia is associated with increased maternal morbidity, fetal morbidity and mortality. Studies show a separate risk of bleeding in pregnant women due to increased uterine prolapse, for example in twin pregnancies or macrosomic singletons. At present, the prepartum anaemia management of patients, the influence of anaemia and the administration of foreign blood concentrates are insufficiently studied, which the investigators intend to investigate.