Cardiovascular journal of South Africa/Cardiovascular journal of Southern Africa· 2016· Review
Physiological changes in pregnancy
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Short summary
Pregnancy induces physiological changes that support fetal development and prepare the mother for childbirth, some of which can mimic disease symptoms.
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Key points
- Pregnancy necessitates physiological changes for fetal nurturing and maternal preparation for labor.
- These changes can affect normal biochemical values.
- Some physiological changes may mimic symptoms of medical diseases.
- Differentiating normal pregnancy changes from disease is important.
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Abstract
Physiological changes occur in pregnancy to nurture the developing foetus and prepare the mother for labour and delivery. Some of these changes influence normal biochemical values while others may mimic symptoms of medical disease. It is important to differentiate between normal physiological changes and disease pathology. This review highlights the important changes that take place during normal pregnancy.
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Field: Obstetrics and Gynecology
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