26-year-old Primigravida in Obstetrics & Gynecology — Case | General Gynecology | SMLE Q#435
SMLE Question #435
Obstetrics & Gynecology
General Gynecology
Last updated: February 2026
A 26-year-old primigravida at 15 weeks’ gestation attends a routine antenatal visit. Her pregnancy has been uncomplicated, and she has no significant medical history. She asks about expected cardiovascular and hematologic adaptations in a normal singleton pregnancy, including maternal blood volume changes that support uteroplacental perfusion. Which of the following best describes the expected change in maternal plasma volume during a normal singleton pregnancy?
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