Abstract:
Hemostasis undergoes major changes in normal pregnancy. These changes contribute in maintaining pla- cental function and preventing excessive bleeding. Most changes in coagulation create a state of hypercoagula- bility that serves to protect the mother from hemorrhage during delivery. Unfortunately, these changes can also can predispose women to thromboembolism. It is important to note that complications with pregnancy such as pre-eclampsia, hemorrhage, infection, etc. can have multiple deleterious coagulopathies which are not specifically discussed here
