Abstract :
Aim and Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess and compare the changes in haematological parameters in neonates using cord blood from preeclamptic and from normal pregnancies.
Materials and Methods: This is a cross sectional study based on Umbilical Cord Blood (UCB) samples taken from 40 preeclamptic and 40 normal pregnancies. 2 ml cord blood was collected immediately after delivery and transferred into an EDTA vial for CBC analysis and reticulocyte count was done using brilliant cresyl blue. The data entry and analysis was done on Microsoft Office Excel 2007. In all statistical analysis a p value
Keyword :
Cord blood, Preeclampsia, RBC, Reticulocyte, RPI.