Effect of uncomplicated pregnancy on body water content and distribution in baboons |
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| Authors: | Y W Brans T J Kuehl R H Hayashi D S Andrew E M Menchaca B A Puleo-Scheppke P Reyes |
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| Institution: | Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio. |
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| Abstract: | Body water content and distribution were estimated before, during, or after 32 pregnancies in baboons. Water content of the various compartments (in liters) correlated with body weight in both nonpregnant and pregnant baboons, and with length of gestation in pregnant baboons. In proportion to body weight (in ml/kg), most water compartments did not change significantly with length of gestation. Mean plasma volume and blood volume were higher during pregnancy than before or after. |
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| Keywords: | Pregnancy Total body water Extracellular water Plasma volume |
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