title: Biochemical changes of normal pregnancy and puerperium in Lagos, Nigeria.
abstract: A cross-sectional study is presented of biochemical changes in the third trimester of normal pregnancy and puerperium during the wet season in the tropical climate of Lagos, Nigeria. These changes are less marked in first than in subsequent pregnancies, and although qualitatively similar, in some respects they differ from those observed in the temperate climatic zone. The indications are that quantitative differences may exist which could be relevant to the management of pregnancy in the tropics.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000097:blood; D001794:Blood Pressure; D001798:Blood Proteins / Q000378:metabolism; D001806:Blood Urea Nitrogen; D002118:Calcium / Q000097:blood; D002712:Chlorides / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009549:Nigeria; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood; D011247:Pregnancy; D011263:Pregnancy Trimester, Third; D012709:Serum Albumin / Q000378:metabolism; D012964:Sodium / Q000097:blood; D014329:Tropical Climate
chemical_list: D001639:Bicarbonates; D001798:Blood Proteins; D002712:Chlorides; D012709:Serum Albumin; D012964:Sodium; D011188:Potassium; D002118:Calcium