Physiology in Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
describe general changes
A
spine undergoes curvature can go into starvation fatigue heartburn immunosuppressed so don't reject the fetus
2
Q
what are breast changes
A
change in glandular tissue
increased size and vasculatiy
increased pigmentation of nipple
3
Q
what are the changes in CV system
A
need more energy and 02 red cell mass increase increase blood flow increased heart rate increased OC increased SV after load goes down in supin postion reduced CO
4
Q
what are the changes in respiratory system
A
p02 goes up
pc02 goes down
uterus bigger lungs squished
SOB
5
Q
what are the post part CV changes
A
mostly returns to normal after 3 months
BP initially falls then increases
HR returns to normal after 3 weeks
CO falls over next 24 weeks
6
Q
what are the changes in renal system
A
dramatic dilatation of urianry collecting increased plasma urea down hydronephorsis glycosuria
7
Q
what are the haematological changes
A
plasma volume increases• Haemoglobin decreases • WCC increase • Platelets decrease • CRP stays the same • ESR increases • Urea decrease • Creatinine decreases Urate increases d dimer increases
