Maternal Physiological Changes Flashcards

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How does the cervix change during pregnancy?

A
  • The isthmus separates the body of the uterus and cervix
  • The lining on the cervix does not undergo changes in growth rate, the glandular activity changes
  • Increased blood supply
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What is the one change to the ovaries during pregnancy

A

It ceases to ovulate

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3
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What changes occur in the uterus during pregnancy?

A
  • Begins to soften in the 6th week

- Changes position, increases in size and ascends in the abdomen

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