Pregnancy involves remarkable orchestration of physiologic changes. The kidneys are
central players in the evolving hormonal milieu of pregnancy, responding and contributing to
the changes in the environment for the pregnant woman and fetus. The functional impact of
pregnancy on kidney physiology is widespread, involving practically all aspects of kidney
function. The glomerular filtration rate increases 50% with subsequent decrease in serum
creatinine, urea, and uric acid values. The threshold for thirst and antidiuretic hormone …