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Liver function in normal pregnancy.

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  • 1King George V Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney.

The Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
|November 1, 1990
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Pregnancy alters key liver function markers. Cholesterol, triglycerides, and alkaline phosphatase significantly increased, while protein and albumin decreased, indicating normal physiological changes during gestation.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Hepatology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Normal pregnancy involves significant physiological adaptations.
  • Understanding changes in liver function tests (LFTs) during pregnancy is crucial for accurate interpretation.
  • Maternal liver health is vital for both mother and fetus.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To longitudinally assess changes in standard liver function tests during normal pregnancy.
  • To monitor biochemical markers including lipids, proteins, and enzymes throughout gestation.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal study involving 64 women throughout normal pregnancy.
  • Regular measurement of standard liver function tests.
  • Assessment of postprandial levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, total protein, and albumin at each visit.

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Main Results:

  • Serum alkaline phosphatase, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels showed significant increases (p < 0.001).
  • Serum transaminases and bilirubin levels remained within normal physiological ranges.
  • Total protein and albumin levels demonstrated significant decreases (p < 0.001).

Conclusions:

  • The study demonstrates significant, yet normal, alterations in specific liver function tests during pregnancy.
  • Elevated alkaline phosphatase, cholesterol, and triglycerides, along with decreased protein and albumin, are characteristic of healthy pregnancy.
  • These findings aid in distinguishing physiological changes from potential liver pathology in pregnant women.