Why does the heart work harder than normal during pregnancy

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Understanding how pregnancy changes the body, may help you understand the nutritional changes and challenges during this time. Watch this video to get a better idea of how a woman's body adapts to pregnancy and answer the questions below.

Watch the YouTube video "The surprising effects of pregnancy" to answer the questions.

Question A. Once the embryo implants, the DNA doesn't exactly match its mother. How does the immune system respond, ie how does the body protect the fetus?

Question B. To make room for a growing fetus, which hormone signals muscles to loosen?

Question C. Why is it common for women to experience constipation and heartburn (reflux) during pregnancy?

Question D. What are the effects of the hormone progesterone on the respiratory system?

Question E. List 2 reasons why it's common for pregnant women to develop anemia.

Question F. Why does the heart work harder than normal during pregnancy?

Question G. If the expanding uterus presses on the vena cava, what might it interfere with?

Question H. Shortly before delivery, the fetus drops which decreases pressure on the diaphragm. What does this allows a pregnant woman to do?

Question I. Why is there is a lack of information on pregnancy's effects on the brain?

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