Research Article

Impact of Maternal Hemoglobin on Neonatal Anthropometric Parameters: Weight, Length and Head Circumference

Volume: 23 Number: 2 July 11, 2026
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Impact of Maternal Hemoglobin on Neonatal Anthropometric Parameters: Weight, Length and Head Circumference

Abstract

Aim: Although many studies have investigated anemia, the evidence concerning how its severity impacts maternal and fetal health remains scarce and inconsistent. Our study aimed to evaluate the effects of maternal hemoglobin levels in the first and second trimesters on neonatal length, weight, and head circumference. Methods: This retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted with 146 individuals who underwent pregnancy and neonatal follow-up at a Family Health Center in Istanbul between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2020. The demographic characteristics of the pregnant women and their hemogram values from the first and second trimesters were recorded. Neonatal length, weight, and head circumference at birth were also measured and compared. A statistical significance level of 0.05 was used. Results: The average age of the pregnant women was 29.0±4.8 years, with hemoglobin levels recorded at 11.9±1.1 g/dL in the first trimester and 11.7±1.4 g/dL in the second trimester. Newborns of mothers with anemia in the first trimester had significantly lower birth weight, head circumference, and length compared to those of non-anemic mothers (p=0.002, p<0.001, p=0.044, respectively). No significant differences were found between mothers with and without anemia in the second trimester (p>0.05). First trimester hemoglobin levels were significant negative predictors of neonatal weight (p=0.011) and length (p=0.002). Conclusion: First trimester anemia was associated with lower birth in newborns, but this difference was not seen in the second trimester. Early pregnancy anemia likely hinders fetal development, highlighting the importance of hemoglobin monitoring, early diagnosis, and treatment in Family Health Centers.

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Ethical Statement

Approval was obtained from the ethics committee of Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital (Approval date: May 30, 2022, and Approval number: 2022/KK/88). The administrative approval required for conducting the research was granted by the Evaluation Commission for Research, Printed Publications, and Announcement Content of the Provincial Health Directorate Health Services Department, in accordance with Decision No. 2022/05, dated February 25, 2022.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Neonatology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 11, 2026

Submission Date

August 31, 2025

Acceptance Date

January 6, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 23 Number: 2

APA
Şahin, A. N., Tural, E., & Dayan, A. (2026). Impact of Maternal Hemoglobin on Neonatal Anthropometric Parameters: Weight, Length and Head Circumference. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik Ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, 23(2), 111-117. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1774784
AMA
1.Şahin AN, Tural E, Dayan A. Impact of Maternal Hemoglobin on Neonatal Anthropometric Parameters: Weight, Length and Head Circumference. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi. 2026;23(2):111-117. doi:10.38136/jgon.1774784
Chicago
Şahin, Adile Nur, Egemen Tural, and Akın Dayan. 2026. “Impact of Maternal Hemoglobin on Neonatal Anthropometric Parameters: Weight, Length and Head Circumference”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik Ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 23 (2): 111-17. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1774784.
EndNote
Şahin AN, Tural E, Dayan A (July 1, 2026) Impact of Maternal Hemoglobin on Neonatal Anthropometric Parameters: Weight, Length and Head Circumference. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 23 2 111–117.
IEEE
[1]A. N. Şahin, E. Tural, and A. Dayan, “Impact of Maternal Hemoglobin on Neonatal Anthropometric Parameters: Weight, Length and Head Circumference”, Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, vol. 23, no. 2, pp. 111–117, July 2026, doi: 10.38136/jgon.1774784.
ISNAD
Şahin, Adile Nur - Tural, Egemen - Dayan, Akın. “Impact of Maternal Hemoglobin on Neonatal Anthropometric Parameters: Weight, Length and Head Circumference”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 23/2 (July 1, 2026): 111-117. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1774784.
JAMA
1.Şahin AN, Tural E, Dayan A. Impact of Maternal Hemoglobin on Neonatal Anthropometric Parameters: Weight, Length and Head Circumference. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi. 2026;23:111–117.
MLA
Şahin, Adile Nur, et al. “Impact of Maternal Hemoglobin on Neonatal Anthropometric Parameters: Weight, Length and Head Circumference”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik Ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, vol. 23, no. 2, July 2026, pp. 111-7, doi:10.38136/jgon.1774784.
Vancouver
1.Adile Nur Şahin, Egemen Tural, Akın Dayan. Impact of Maternal Hemoglobin on Neonatal Anthropometric Parameters: Weight, Length and Head Circumference. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi. 2026 Jul. 1;23(2):111-7. doi:10.38136/jgon.1774784