Click here for a larger view. Click here for a larger view. WBC count increases during pregnancy Platelet count decreases, but stays within normal limits Click here for a larger view. Blood loss is well-tolerated during labor, but maternal vital signs do not change for blood loss of 1500 cc, so vital signs cannot be trusted as an indicator of blood loss. Also, serious thromboembolic disease is more common during pregnancy.
Peptic ulceration is rare during pregnancy.
The pregnant patient is best served by having a healthy balanced diet with iron and folate supplementation. Only rarely are other vitamin supplements needed. List at least six conditions found during physical examination of a pregnant woman that denotes a high-risk pregnancy.