LITERARY REVIEW OF HAEMATOLOGICAL CHANGES OCCURRING IN PREGNANCY

Dr. Monali K. Garbale; Dr. Sunil R. Pandhare

Volume : VIII, Issue : IX, September - 2019

LITERARY REVIEW OF HAEMATOLOGICAL CHANGES OCCURRING IN PREGNANCY

Dr. Monali K. Garbale, Dr. Sunil R. Pandhare

Abstract :

During normal pregnancy virtually every organ system undergoes anatomical and functional changes. Many pathophysiological changes begin to occur after fertilisation, and continue throughout the gestation and occur in response to physiological stimuli provided by the foetus. The anatomical, physiological, biological and haematological adaptations in a female that can alter appreciably the criteria for diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The understanding of these adaptations to pregnancy remain a major goal of obstetrics. To understand the disease process that can threaten woman during pregnancy and puerperium this knowledge is essential. In the present study mostly haematological variations seen in pregnant woman will be discussed. Immunological changes resulting in increased Oestrogen, Progesterone which locally enhance reproductive tract immunity, to protect the foetus are usually found. The blood volume of maternal blood is seen to be increased markedly. Haemoglobin concentration and haematocrit decreases. Increased granulocyte count, increased ESR values are noted .Platelet count decreases due to the haemodilution. Newer and younger platelets appear in circulation indicating increased platelet consumption. Such changes occur in the body to help healthy life of foetus and mother. Among the many changes seen, haematological changes occurring in pregnancy remain the main focus of study as it is heavily prevalent in the society today.