Antenatal Screening & Nutrition Flashcards
When should folic acid be supplemented in relation to pregnancy?
3 months pre conception + 1st trimester
What is the risk in folate deficiency?
Neural tube defects
eg. spina bifida
Offspring of mothers with a BMI >30 are more likely to be obese and have DM later in life. T or F
True
Osteomalacia, PET, GDM, caesarean, SGA, neonatal hypocalcaemia, asthma, neonatal infections and neonatal rickets are all associated with deficiency of what?
Vit D
When should vit D be supplemented in relation to pregnancy?
Pregnant + breastfeeding
Are multiparous or nulliparous women more at risk of iron deficiency?
Multiparous
Are young or old pregnant women more at risk of iron deficiency?
Young
What vitamin is a teratogen at high doses?
Vit A
What vitamin should be supplemented in CF?
Vit A
What is the additional calorie requirement in the 1st trimester?
Normal
What is the additional calorie requirement in the 2nd trimester?
Normal
What is the additional calorie requirement in the 3rd trimester?
+ 200 / day
What is the additional calorie requirement when breastfeeding for the 1st 6 months?
+ 640
Caffeine should be avoided in pregnant. T or F
True
Who is eligible for the healthy start scheme?
<18yr or on benefits - APAZ OTHERS???
What vitamins are responsible for erythropoiesis?
B vits
What is supplemented in the healthy start scheme?
Vit C, vit D, folic acid
What is the risk in CVS chorionic villus sampling? And what is its percentage likeliness?
2% miscarry
From what week gestation can CVS chorionic villus sampling be performed?
After 12wk
What is the risk in amniocentesis? And what is its percentage likeliness?
1% miscarry
From what week gestation can amniocentesis be performed?
After week 15
GENETICS LECTURE SAID AFTER 16 WEEKS