Effects of pregnancy on mother Flashcards
1
Q
Weight
A
+25 lbs
2
Q
Reproductive organs
A
Uterus bigger
mestration stop
Mammary glands develop
breasts, vagina ect. more sensitive bc more vascular
3
Q
Digestive system
A
Nausea bc of increased estrogen and progesterone
heartburn - displaced esophagus and stomach
constipation - dec. mobility of GI tract
4
Q
Urinary system
A
increased urination
frequency and urgency increased bc compressed bladder
5
Q
Respiratory system
A
increases resp. rate b/c increased metabolism
rib flare b/c abdominal organs are pushing up
6
Q
Cardiovasc
A
increased BV (incase of loss during pregnancy) blood pressure plus heart rate increased bc increased metabolism swelling because of decreased venous return because of compressed veins and lymphatic vessels
