5 - Nutrition During Pregancy Flashcards
Recommended weight gain during pregnancy.
25-35 lb
General rule for weight gain.
1st Trimester: 2.2-4.4 lb
2nd and 3rd: 1 lb /wk
Recommended weight gain for underweight women.
28 - 40 lb
Recommended weight gain for overweight women.
15-25 lb
Caloric needs during pregnancy.
1st and 2nd tri: 340 cal/day
3rd tri: 452 cal/day
***if breastfeeding, an additional 330 cal/day for first 6 mths and 400 cal/day for second 6 mths
Foods high in folic acid
leafy veggies
dried peas / beans
seeds
OJ
Grains / Cereal / Bread
What amount of Folic Acid needed?
600 mcg
***if lactating, continue w/ 500 mcg
— interferes with Iron absorption while — increases iron absorption.
Milk and Caffeine
Vit. C
Iron rich foods
beef liver
red meats
fish
poultry
dried peas / beans
fortified cereals and breads
Calcium rich foods
milk
soy milk (fortified)
OJ (fortified)
nuts
legumes
dark green leafy veggies
Daily recommendation of Calcium
1000 mg/day for all women over 19
1300 mg/day for those under 19
PKU diet
foods high in protein (fish, poultry, meat, eggs, nuts and dairy products) must be AVOIDED due to high pheynlalanine levels
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is providing education to a client who is in the 8th week of gestation. The client states that she does not like milk. What is a good source of calcium that the nurse can recommend to the client?
A. Dark green, leafy vegetables
B. Deep red or orange vegetables
C. White breads and rice
D. Meat, poultry, and fish
A. Dark green, leafy vegetables
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse be concerned about regarding weight gain?
A. 1.8 kg (4 lb) weight gain and is in her first trimester
B. 3.6 kg (8 lb) weight gain and is in her first trimester
C. 6.8 kg (15 lb) weight gain and is in her second trimester
D. 11.3 kg (25 lb) weight gain and is in her third trimester
B. 3.6 kg (8 lb) weight gain and is in her first trimester
A nurse in a clinic is teaching a client of childbearing age about recommended folic acid supplements. Which of the following defects can occur in the fetus or neonate as a result of folic acid deficiency?
A. Iron deficiency anemia
B. Poor bone formation
C. Macrosomic fetus
D. Neural tube defects
D. Neural tube defects
A nurse is reviewing a new prescription for iron supplements with a client who is in the 8th week of gestation and has iron deficiency anemia. The nurse should advise the client to take the iron supplements with which of the following?
A. Ice water
B. Low-fat or whole milk
C. Tea or coffee
D. Orange juice
D. Orange juice
A nurse is reviewing postpartum nutrition needs with a group of new mothers who are breastfeeding their newborns. Which of the following statements by a member of the group requires clarification?
A. “I am glad I can have my morning coffee.”
B. “I know that certain foods that I eat will affect my baby.”
C. “I will continue adding 330 calories per day to my diet.”
D. “I will continue my calcium supplements because I don’t like milk.”
A. “I am glad I can have my morning coffee.”
