Physiological Changes In Pregnancy

Question 1

Cardiac Input in pregnancy increases by how much

Answer 1

30-50 percent to meet oxygen demands

Question 2

What causes Anemia in pregnant women?

Answer 2

Plasma increases to 50% and Red blood cells 45% therefore causing anemia (Lack of RBC)

Question 3

What causes UTI’s to be more common in pregnant women?

Answer 3

Progesterone as it relaxes the ureters leading to urinary stasis

Question 4

What causes pregnancy Hypertension (preeclampsia(

Answer 4

Vasoconstriction and reduced placental perfusion

Question 5

What occurs to the diaphragm during pregnancy

Answer 5

Moves upwards by about 4cm (reducing lung compacity)

Question 6

What does relaxing do to the pregnant body

Answer 6

Relaxes it! Softens ligaments and joints fro pelvic expansion

Question 7

How is Carpal Tunnel syndrome caused In pregnant women

Answer 7

Fluid retention compresses the median nerve causes CTS

Question 8

How do the kidneys compensate for a pregnancy

Answer 8

Increases filtration rate (GFR) to handle extra fluid and wastes

Question 9

What is Linda Nigra and how is it caused

Answer 9

The “pregnancy line” on a belly that runs down the belly button. Caused by increased melanocyte-stimulating hormone

Question 10

What hormon is linked to causing morning sickness?

Answer 10

Increased HCG levels