Antenatal Flashcards
Pregnancy tests measure the amount of what hormone in a woman’s urine?
Human chorionic gonadotrophin
Before an embryo implants itself into the womb lining, what is it known as?
A blastocyst
Women who have just become pregnant may experience a bit of bleeding. Why?
The embryo implanting itself in the womb lining can cause slight bleeding
Why is it important to take folic acid when pregnant or trying to conceive?
It helps prevent neural tube defects
What volume of folic acid should normal women take daily for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy?
400 mcg
What volume of folic acid should epileptic women take throughout their whole pregnancy?
5 mg
What are some foods that contain folic acid?
Fruit, green vegetables, cereal, potatoes and lentils
What are some foods that contain iron?
Meat, eggs, pulses, whole grain bread and vegetables
What is Vitamin D needed for in pregnancy?
To keep bones and teeth healthy and to prevent babies from getting rickets
What volume of Vitamin D should women take daily throughout their pregnancy?
10 mcg
What are some foods that contain Vitamin D?
Oily fish, eggs, margarine and cereal
What vitamin should be avoided in pregnancy?
Vitamin A
What are some consequences of smoking during pregnancy?
Early labour, low birth weight, more likely to get infections, difficulty breathing
What is one of the main known causes of cot death?
Smoking regularly near a baby
What are some consequences of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
Restricted growth, distinctive facial features and learning and behavioural problems
What is the alcohol limit for breastfeeding women?
Two units twice a week
What can alcohol in breastmilk cause?
Digestion and sleeping problems in baby, reluctant to feed as different smell
What can high levels of caffeine in pregnancy cause?
Low birthweight
What is the daily caffeine limit during pregnancy?
200 mg
What is toxoplasmosis?
An infection caused by a parasite found in meat, cat faeces and soil
What will the first of three layers in an embryo become?
The nervous system and brain
What will the second of three layers in an embryo become?
Major organs such as digestive system and lungs
What will the third of three layers in an embryo become?
The heart, blood system, muscles and skeleton
Around what week of pregnancy does morning sickness normally start?
Week 6
