Mother's Immune System And Pregnancy

Franjic S

Published on: 2023-09-25

Abstract

The immune system changes during pregnancy. These changes contribute to the success of pregnancy, and are thought to be caused by many hormonal changes. If the baby inherits half of the mother's genes and half of the father's genes, the mother's immune system must be tightly regulated, which means that her body cannot reject the baby. This is achieved by changing the number and activity of the mother's immune cells that defend the body against bacteria, fungi and viruses. Pregnant women should be aware of changes in metabolism and immune system. This can help in understanding the natural physiological phenomenon of pregnancy, but also unwanted phenomena that occur such as premature birth, gestational diabetes or preeclampsia.