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16g. Fertility - Pregnancy Flashcards

1
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Common symptoms of pregnancy

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Cramping (first trimester)
Nausea
Vomiting
Heartburn
Abdominal girth increase
Bowel movement changes
Increased urinary frequency
Ankle swelling

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2
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What can undernutrition during pregnancy lead to?

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DM
CVD

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3
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What can excess and unbalanced food choices during pregnancy lead to?

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Higher birth weight

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4
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What foods should be avoided during pregnancy?

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Pate
Soft/blue cheese
Raw eggs
Green/sprouting potatoes
Undercooked meat
Soft ice cream
Squirty fresh cream

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5
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What health risks are increased by eating ‘do not eat’ foods during pregnancy?

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Listeria
Salmonella
Parasites

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6
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Why is it important to take on adequate levels of water during pregnancy?

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Blood volume increase
Replenish amniotic fluid
Reduce morning sickness/pre-eclampsia/constipation

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7
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Safe herbal teas to use during pregnancy

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Ginger
Peppermint
Chamomile

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8
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Examples of herbs to be avoided during pregnancy

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Parsley
Rosemary
Basil
Yarrow
Black cohosh
(emmenagogue herbs)

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9
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Which herb is safe to take for colds/flu?

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Elderberry

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10
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Which herb can be used in last month of pregnancy to encourage parturition?

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Red raspberry leaf

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What can be done to reduce the risk of toxoplasmosis?

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Wash fruit/veg
Avoid handling raw meat
Avoid cured meats/goat’s milk and cheese
Avoid contact with cat litter trays

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12
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What can toxoplasmosis increase the risk of?

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Miscarriage
Stillbirth

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13
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Why should prescription drugs be avoided during pregnancy?

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Reduce risk of miscarriage
Congenital defects

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Why should smoking be avoided during pregnancy?

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Increases risk of premature delivery
Low birth weight
Associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

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15
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Key nutrients for pregnancy

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Protein
Ca
Mg
Fe
A
D
EPA/DHA

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16
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Why is protein key during pregnancy?

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Support foetal/placental/maternal tissue growth

17
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How much extra protein is needed per day during pregnancy?

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6-10g

18
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Why is Ca key during pregnancy?

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Ossification of foetal skeleton
Teeth/neural development
Maternal bone protection

19
Q

Dosage of Ca during pregnancy

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1000mg/day

20
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Why is Mg key during pregnancy?

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Reduces risk of pre-eclampsia
Pre-term labour
Metabolic dysregulation

21
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Dosage of Mg during pregnancy

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360-400mg/day

22
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Why is Fe key during pregnancy?

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Increased requirements to meet growth demands of foetus and placenta
Increased material production of erythrocytes
Oxygen transport

23
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Why is Mg key during pregnancy?

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Foetal growth
Development of vision/hearing/immune/respiratory functions

24
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Why should vit A be sourced from beta-carotene sources during pregnancy?

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High dosage pre-formed vit A can lead to birth defects

25
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Which SNP may reduce conversion of beta-carotene to pre-formed vit A?

A

BCO1

26
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Dosage of vit A for pregnancy

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5000iu/dasy

27
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Why is vit D key during pregancy?

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Ca homeostasis
Cell differentiation
Immune function

28
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What can inadequate levels of vit D during perinatal life affect?

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Bone health
Brain development
Increased risk of CVD/T2D
Reduced muscle mass

29
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Dosage of vit D during pregnancy

A

2000iu/day

30
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Why is EPA/DHA key during pregnancy?

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Neurodevelopment
Healthy birth weight/BMI
Lowered allergic response
Reduced food allergies/IgE associated eczema/asthma risk

31
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Why should fish oil be reduced 4 weeks before pregnancy?

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Due to anti-coagulant effects

32
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How can mum’s weight lead to gut flora changes?

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Excessive pre-pregnancy weight or excessive weight gain during pregnancy can lead to increased Bacteriodes/E.coli and reduced Bifidobacterium

33
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What can mum’s gut flora changes predispose the child to?

A

Obesity

34
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Supplementation of which bacteria can protect against allergy development?

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Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG
Bifidobacterium

35
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How can optimal gut flora be encouraged apart from supplementation?

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Natural childbirth
Breastfeeding
Avoid antibiotic use
Avoidance of hyperclean environment
Outdoor play

36
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What exercise should be encouraged during the first trimester?

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Brisk walking
Low-impact exercise

37
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What exercise should be encouraged during the 2nd/3rd trimester?

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Yoga
Gentle walking
Aqua-natal classes

38
Q

What exercise should be encouraged during the 2nd/3rd trimester?

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Yoga
Gentle walking
Aqua-natal classes

39
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What lifestyle factors, other than exercise, should be encouraged during pregnancy?

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Rest/relaxation
Optimal sleep
Sleep management

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