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How Much Does Plasma Volume Rise in Pregnancy?

Plasma volume starts expanding immediately in pregnancy and is increased by 50% by 28 weeks. One panelist says the rise is pretty linear, really accelerates in the second part of the second trimester, and then levels off. Asked how much…

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