29th June 2023

Renal

The increase in stroke volume results in a 50% rise in GFR and a subsequent fall in urea and creatinine. There is an increase in both proteinuria and glucosuria, along with increased bicarbonate and calcium excretion.

Renal size is increased and mild physiological hydronephrosis can be seen as the gravid uterus compresses the ureters at the pelvic brim.