Pregnancy Flashcards
What happens to maternal iodine levels in pregnancy?
Decrease (urinary excretion + fetal demand)
What happens to relaxin levels in pregnancy?
Peak in first trimester and end of third trimester
What happens to FSH levels in pregnancy?
Decrease
What happens to TSH levels in pregnancy?
Increase
What happens to prolactin levels in pregnancy?
Increase
What happens to cortisol levels in pregnancy?
Increase
What happens to levels of aldosterone, angiotensin 2 and renin in pregnancy?
All increase
What happens to plasma concentration of calcium in pregnancy?
Unbound calcium reduces due to reduced serum albumin, free calcium remains the same
What happens to parathyroid levels in pregnancy?
Increase
What are fetal calcium levels compared maternal calcium levels?
Fetal calcium levels are much higher
What happens to serum albumin levels in pregnancy?
Decrease
Which organ is responsible for increasing growth hormone in pregnancy?
Placental production
