Physiological Changes In Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
Hb
A
> 30 wks
Normal range: 105-145
2
Q
WCC
A
Raised
3
Q
Platelet count
A
Low
4
Q
ALP
A
High
5
Q
Albumin
A
Low
6
Q
Na and K
A
Should be normal!!!
7
Q
GFR
Urea
Creatinine
A
GFR increased due to increase renal blood flow
Urea therefore usually 3.1 rather than 4.3
Creatinine usually 47 rather than 73
Normal/ slight increase in urea or creatinine in pregnancy could be renal disease