Relative Hemodilusion in Pregnancy & its Importance

💠 Why Hemodilusion?

📌 Plasma Volume in Pregnancy is increased by about 40-50% above pre-pregnant value

📌 RBC is increased to the extent of 20-30%

📌 The DISPROPORTIONATE INCREASE in plasma and RBC volume produces a state of Hemodilusion (fall in hematocrit) during Pregnancy

💠 What is its Significance? 

📌 Diminished blood viscosity leads to Optimum Gaseous Exchange between the maternal and fetal circulation.

📌 Protection of the mother against the adverse effects of blood loss during delivery

📌 Protects the woman against the adverse effects of supine and erect posture

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