Maternal physiology during pregnancy

Abstract

Pregnancy is a "physiologic" period that extends beyond normal physiology. Numerous changes take place from anatomy to biochemistry, psychology to physiology. Knowing these changes is crucial for the right diagnosis and treatment as they can exacerbate an existing disorder, cause a new disorder, or just could be misinterpreted as pathologic. In order to tailor the right approach to pregnant patients, healthcare professionals should know every aspect of the adaptations of this period.