Ch15 Krause Flashcards
amylophagia
The compulsive eating of purified starch
ART
assisted reproductive technology - parents can be sperm donors
Infertility
15% of couples are infertile
What vitamins/minerals increase chance of fertility
Vitamin D, calcium (especially for male sperm), zinc, folic acid, antioxidants. Reduce or stop smoking and alcohol.
Causes for miscarriage within the first 20 weeks are:
Defects in fetus, maternal infection, structural abnormalities of the uterus, Endocrine or immunological disturbances
colostrum
the first secretion from the mammary glands after giving birth, rich in antibodies
baby-led weaning
a method of introducing solid food into a baby’s diet by allowing them to feed themselves, as opposed to being spoon-fed.
conception
series of endocrine events where healthy sperm fertilizes a healthy egg (ovum) within 24 hours of ovulation.
pica
consumption of non food substances
geophagia
consumption of dirt or clay
pagophagia
consumption of ice
GDM
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus - carbohydrate intolerance with onset during pregnancy
mother -led weaning
the mother encourages the baby to stop breastfeeding.
PPD (postpartum Depression
negative consequences affecting the mother and child, includes increased costs of medical care, inappropriate medical care, child abuse, neglect, stopping of breastfeeding, and family dysfunction
galactogogues
milk production
transitional milk
begins production approximately 2 - 5 days after delivery until around 10 -14 days
mature milk
final stage of milk production and usually begins to appear near the end of the second week after childbirth
fore-milk
first milk released during a breastfeed - high in water content to meet baby’s hydration needs