What is labelled as severe anemia in a pregnant woman?

Correct option is C

Sol. As per WHO and India’s Anemia Mukt Bharat guidelines, severe anemia in pregnancy is defined as hemoglobin less than 7 gm/dl. It is a serious condition that can lead to complications like preterm delivery, low birth weight, and maternal death.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) 9–11 gm/dl – This range indicates mild anemia, where the woman may be asymptomatic and managed with oral iron.
· (b) 7–9 gm/dl – This is considered moderate anemia, requiring iron therapy and close monitoring but not classified as severe.
· (c) Less than 7 gm/dl – Correct answer. This is the cutoff for severe anemia, which needs immediate intervention like IV iron or blood transfusion.
· (d) 12–14 gm/dl – This is the normal hemoglobin range for non-anemic, healthy adult women and not associated with anemia.