Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy 2025-Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy

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In her presentation, Beth Ann Clayton, a maternal physiology expert, outlines the significant anatomical and physiological changes during pregnancy. She emphasizes the hormonal influences, particularly the roles of HCG and progesterone, in driving these changes. Key changes include weight gain, increased blood volume, and respiratory and cardiovascular adaptations. Respiratory changes, driven by progesterone, lead to increased ventilation and mild respiratory alkalosis. Cardiovascular adjustments include increased cardiac output and blood volume expansion to support the fetus and prepare for delivery blood loss. The presentation also highlights other changes like gastrointestinal adjustments leading to potential heartburn, renal changes increasing kidney workload, and shifts in glucose metabolism driven by pregnancy hormones. Clayton discusses the physiological challenges in providing anesthesia, stressing the need to understand these changes to ensure safe and effective care. The overview concludes by acknowledging that pregnancy is a complex state requiring careful monitoring and tailored medical interventions.

Keywords

pregnancy

hormonal influences

physiological changes

cardiovascular adaptations

respiratory changes

anesthesia challenges