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Explore the various aspects of pregnancy physiology such as weight gain, edema, perinatal mortality, serum proteins, blood pressure, cardiac output, renal function, glycosemia, plasma volume, hemoglobin levels, platelets, and more. Get insights on how these factors impact maternal and fetal health.
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PHYSIOLOGY OF PREGNANCY Max Brinsmead MB BS PhD July 2018
Platelets in Pregnancy Platelet counts begin to fall in the 1st trimester Lower limit of normal at term is 100,000 A number of pregnancy-related diseases including pre eclampsia can cause thrombocytopenia Although a few women with no pregnancy complications can have counts as low as 80,0000
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