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Maternal Physiological Changes in Pregnancy by Dee Sarajan is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document summarizes several physiological changes that occur in maternal systems during pregnancy including: 1. The uterus increases dramatically in weight and volume to accommodate fetal growth. 2. Various metabolic changes occur including increased weight gain, water retention, protein and fat storage to support the nutritional needs of the fetus. 3. The cardiovascular system adapts with an increased cardiac output and plasma volume to support the demands of pregnancy. 4. Several immune, hematol
- Author
- Dee Sarajan
- Language
- EN