Body changes during pregnancy week by week

Abstract

Physiological changes occur in pregnancy to nurture the developing foetus and prepare the mother for labour and delivery.

Body changes in early pregnancy

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.

Keywords: hypercoagulable state, diabetogenic, uterine contractions

Abstract

During pregnancy, the pregnant mother undergoes significant anatomical and physiological changes in order to nurture and accommodate the developing foetus.

These changes begin after conception and affect every organ system in the body.¹ For most women experiencing an uncomplicated pregnancy, these changes resolve after pregnancy with minimal residual effects. It is important to understand the normal physiological changes occurring in pregnancy as this will help differentiate from adaptations that are abnormal.

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emotional changes in a pregnant woman

physiological changes in pregnant women