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Book/Book Chapter 
Physiologic changes of pregnancy. Chapter 3 
Blackburn, ST 
2008 
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 
Philadelphia, PA 
AWHONN's perinatal nursing 
71 - 88 
English 
The pregnant woman experiences dramatic physiologic changes to meet the demands of the developing fetus, maintain horneostasis, and prepare for birth and lactation. Maternal adaptations during pregnancy result from the interplay of multiple factors, including the influences of reproductive and other hormones, growth factors, cytokines, and other signaling proteins, as well as mechanical pressures exerted by the growing fetus and enlarging uterus. An understanding of the normal physiologic changes of pregnancy is essential for discriminating between normal and abnormal states. Laboratory values and physical findings considered normal in the non pregnant woman may not be normal for women during pregnancy. This chapter reviews physiologic changes during pregnancy to provide baseline information to guide the perinatal nurse in conducting an accurate and thorough assessment of the pregnant woman. 
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Simpson, KR; Creehan, P 
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