<![CDATA[Anemia during pregnancy is a critical global public health concern that elevates risks for adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Ensuring adequate dietary intake of essential hematinic substrates, especially foods rich in bioavailable iron and folate, is indispensable for sustaining optimal maternal hemoglobin (Hb) homeostasis. Spinach leaves represent an accessible, indigenous botanical resource rich in non-heme iron, folate, ascorbic acid, and antioxidants that synergistically stimulate erythropoiesis and elevate hemoglobin concentrations. This study evaluated the therapeutic effect of structured spinach leaf consumption on changes in hemoglobin levels among pregnant women at the Sagerat Community Health Center. A pre-experimental design using a one-group pretest–posttest approach was executed involving 31 expectant mothers selected via purposive sampling. Maternal hemoglobin levels were quantified at baseline and post-intervention using a calibrated digital analyzer, with data analyzed via descriptive statistics and the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. The empirical metrics demonstrated that the cohort's mean hemoglobin levels rose from a baseline of g/dL to a post-intervention average of g/dL. Inferential modeling confirmed that this upward shift was highly significant (). Regular dietary integration of fresh spinach leaves serves as an effective, affordable, and practical food-based strategy for optimizing hemoglobin profiles.]]>
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