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What happens to the Uterus?
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-Grows to contain 5 liters
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What happens to the cervix?
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-Softens, swells and becomes bluish
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What happens to the ovaries?
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-less active, secrete relaxin to relax ligaments
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What happens to the vagina?
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-Increased blood flow, more acidic to protect from infections
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what happens to the breasts?
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-Enlarge, become tender, aereola darkens
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What happens to the blood?
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-Increase in volume by 50%, anemia is common
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What happens to the skin?
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-Can develop Chloasma (mask that makes it darker)-Linea negra (belly button to vagina darkening)
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What happens to the Kidneys?
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-They have to filter 50-60% more volume-This causes more protein and sugar in urine because...
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What happens to the heart rate?
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-Resting increases 10-15 BPM while blood pressure drops
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What happens to metabolism?
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-Edema (water retention) and thirst increase-Protein metabolism increases-Carbs and fats are...
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What is normal weight gain while pregnant?
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-Approx. 20lb.
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