BMR changes by what % in pregnancy
Ans. A. Rise by 25%* During pregnancy glomerular filtration rate increases, which causes increased renal clearance of iodine.* Maternal serum iodine levels fall due to increased renal loss and also due to transplacental shift to the fetus. These cause hyperplasia of the gland.
Physiological changes during Pregnancy
Rise by 25%
Fall by 25%
Rise by 50%
Fall by 50%
Rise by 25%