KARACHI, Sept 25: Anaemia has appeared to be one of the most common deficiencies among local women of the child bearing age, exposing them and their babies to severe complication during delivery and afterwards.

Breathlessness, dizziness, exhaustion and constant weakness are cited to be common manifestations among those suffering from anaemia. It is further warned that these women are more prone to bear weak children, a cause which may threaten the latter’s chances of quality survival.

Meanwhile, excessive bleeding following the child’s delivery often contributes to significantly high maternal mortality rates.

It is advisable for mothers to ensure consumption of iron tablets from the fourth month of their pregnancy till the sixth month after delivery. The iron supplement, be it in the form of syrups, tablets or capsules, helps produce blood in the body as contributed by food items including meat, fish, liver, eggs, beet root, spinach, pulses, etc.—APP