Context: Antenatal care is generally believed to influence the outcome of any pregnancy.
Haematocrit values are important in the assessment of anaemia in pregnancy. A good
antenatal care is expected to be associated with good haematocrit values, prevent anaemia
in pregnancy, and result in an overall good pregnancy outcome. Objective: To determine the
prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy and the effect of antenatal care, especially iron and
folate supplementation on the blood build-up in pregnancy. Study Design, Setting and …

Context: Antenatal care is generally believed to influence the outcome of any pregnancy.
Haematocrit values are important in the assessment of anaemia in pregnancy. A good
antenatal care is expected to be associated with good haematocrit values, prevent anaemia
in pregnancy, and result in an overall good pregnancy outcome. Objective: To determine the
prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy and the effect of antenatal care, especially iron and
folate supplementation on the blood build-up in pregnancy. Study Design, Setting and …