Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Conflicting information exists regarding the relationship between maternal anemia and umbilical cord coiling. Some studies did not find a statistically significant link between maternal anemia and umbilical cord coiling, while others did find a correlation. An observational study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Gandhi Medical College and Sultania Zanana Hospital in Bhopal. The study was approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee and lasted for one year, from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020. Data was collected from 300 study subjects using a pre‐designed semi‐structured questionnaire and observation checklist. The current study aims to investigate any potential correlation between maternal anemia and umbilical cord coiling. There was a statistical significance between moderate anemia with or without medical problems and umbilical coiling more with normocoiled then hypocoiled followed by hypercoiled (P value = 0.003). There was a statistical significance between severe anemia with or without medical problems and umbilical coiling more with hypocoiled then normocoiled followed by hypercoiled (P value = 0.028). Statistically significant differences were found between mild anemia with or without medical issues and the degree of umbilical coiling, with normocoiled being more common than hypocoiled and hypercoiled. Only a small number of people had severe anemia or other medical issues. Statistically significant differences were found between severe anemia with or without medical conditions and the degree of umbilical coiling, with a higher prevalence of hypocoiling compared to normocoiling, followed by hypercoiling. Additional multicenter studies with larger sample sizes are suggested to confirm the results of the current investigation.
How to cite this article:
Nalini Dogne, Rekha Wadhwani, Neetu Ahirwar, Ashutosh Singh, Arka Mondal and Tushar Choudhary. Association of Maternal Anemia with Umbilical Cord Coiling.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.3.366.370
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