Abstract :
During pregnancy there is progressive anatomical, physiological and biochemical changes not only
confined to the genital organs but also to all systems of the body.1 any of these changes begin soon
after remarkable adaptations occur in response to physiological stimuli provided by the fetus or fetal
tissues. Equally astounding is the fact that the woman who is pregnant returns almost completely to her
pre-pregnancy state after delivery and cessation of lactation. 2 The understanding of these adaptations
to pregnancy is necessary. Because, for example hemoglobin concentration less than 12 gm /dl which
define anemia in general population, is not considered indicative of anemia in pregnancy because of a
physiological change called hemodilution of pregnancy.
Keyword :
Antenatal women, Hemogram, Pregnancy.