Following changes are true about pregnancy, EXCEPT:
The blood volume stas to increase from about 6th week,expands rapidly thereafter to maximum 40-50% above the nonpregnant level at 30-32 weeks. The cardiac output stas to increase from 5th week of pregnancy,reaches its peak 40-50% at about 30-34 weeks. Serum LDL and Cholesterol will reach a maximum of 260 mg/100 ml at near term of pregnancy. Dilation of ureter above the pelvic brim with stasis is marked between 20-24 weeks of pregnancy. Ref: Textbook of Obstetrics D.C.Dutta 6th Ed Page 38.