Physiological Changes During Pregnancy

Question 1

What hormones causes physiological changes in women during pregnancy>

Answer 1

HCG
Estrogen
Progesterone
Aldosterone

Question 2

What is the schedule of prenatal visits?

Answer 2

Q4 weeks from 8-32 weeks
Q2 weeks from 32-36 weeks
Q1 weeks from 36-40 weeks

Question 3

Cardiovascular Physiological changes during pregnancy ( 6)

Answer 3

(1) More blood volume
(2 )Murmurs can be normal
(3 )Edema/fluid retention
(4) Increase pulse 10-15 BPM
(5) Blood pressure decreased in second trimester.
(6) Increased preload and cardiac output

Question 4

GI Physiological changes?

Answer 4

GI track slows down due to progesterone

(1) Constipation
(2) Nausea/vomiting
(3) Bloating feeling