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Area of Science:

  • Maternal-fetal medicine
  • Physiology
  • Clinical research

Background:

  • Normal ranges for maternal vital signs throughout pregnancy are not well-defined in large contemporary populations.
  • Accurate reference ranges are crucial for identifying deviations indicative of potential complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate normal ranges for maternal vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, temperature) throughout pregnancy.
  • To provide gestation-specific reference data for clinical use.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective, longitudinal cohort study involving 1,041 women with singleton pregnancies.
  • Vital signs were measured at 4-6 week intervals from <20 weeks gestation until term.
  • Standardized operating procedures ensured data accuracy.

Main Results:

  • Systolic and diastolic blood pressure showed a slight decrease early in pregnancy, followed by a rise towards term.
  • Maternal heart rate increased progressively, peaking around 34 weeks.
  • Oxygen saturation showed a slight decrease, while respiratory rate and temperature remained relatively stable.

Conclusions:

  • Gestation-specific reference ranges for maternal vital signs were established.
  • The study refutes the existence of a clinically significant blood pressure drop in early pregnancy.
  • Findings support improved clinical monitoring and identification of abnormal vital signs during pregnancy.