Abstract

STUDY OF BLOOD PRESSURE RESPONSE TO STANDING IN NORMAL PREGNANCY

*Rahul Balasaheb Vikhe and Shweta S. Dhavane

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Abstract

Background and Objectives: Several important changes in maternal hemodynamics take place during pregnancy and the action of autonomic nervous system is essential for these changes. The present study was designed with the objective to study the blood pressure response to standing during normal pregnancy. Material and methods: The present study comprised of pregnant women attending Rural Hospital, Loni in Maharashtra for antenatal care. Total 300 women containing 150 normal pregnant women and 150 age-matched, non-pregnant normal women were recruited for the study. The Blood pressure response to standing were done using “CANWIN”. Results: Blood pressure response to standing shows a significant difference in pregnant women as compared to non-pregnant women (P

Keywords: Blood pressure, Maternal hemodynamics, Pregnancy.