Pulse and pregnancy
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The pulse rate can be affected by several factors during pregnancy, including increased blood volume, hormonal changes, physical activity, position changes, and gestational age. Since the body increases in size, the heart must accommodate the growth and increase output by about 30%. Increased Blood Volume: During pregnancy, the blood volume in a woman’s body increases significantly […]