All of these are physiological changes in pregnancy except?
There is decrease in platelet counts in pregnancy which is also known as gestational thrombocytopenia Lower platelet concentrations are paially due to hemodilution Platelet consumption is likely augmented because of splenic enlargement There may be an element of "hypersplenism," in which platelets are prematurely destroyed
Increase in blood volume by 30-40%
Serum fibrinogen increases by 50%
Increase in platelet count
Decrease in packed cell volume
Physiological Changes of Pregnancy