Abstract:
Anemia in pregnancy is the cause of high maternal mortality during childbirth. Mothers
with anemia suffer from blood deficiency that can cause various problems not only to the mother
but also the baby. The health issue may also help children to develop stunting, which may result
in the failure to develop inormally. Method: This study attempt to propose early detection of
anemia in pregnancy by using “HELILI” method in order to prevent stunting. It employed
observational analytics with cross-sectional survey design. Using total sampling technique, the
research was conducted in the Rumbai Pesisir Public Health Center with a sample of 40
respondents. Results: The study found some interesting results. About 25% of pregnant women
were found to have mild anemia. It was also found that 45% of the samples had waist and pelvic
circumference (Waist and Hip ratio) below 80 cm and 54% of the pregnant women had a normal
Body Time Index. Moreover, no less than 10% of pregnant women had LILA (Upper Arm
Circumference) below 23.5. Lastly, 20% of the women averaged less than 145 cm in
height.Conclusion: pregnant women suffering from anemia showed a low waist and hip ratio,
which may result in a less normal upper arm circumference (LILA). The state of anemia in
pregnant women also affects the absence of less than normal height. Conclusion: this study can
be used as a reference to predict the absence of anemia in pregnancy, so anemia in pregnant
women can be identified and followed up as quickly as possible. In addition, the incidence of
stunting can be detected as early as possible.
