Chapter 14: Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Flashcards
how many weeks is pregnancy
-40 weeks
Trimesters
1-12
13-27
28-40
during what weeks does the zygote attach and placenta forms
1-2
what nutrients do you need more of during pregnancy
-calories (energy)
-protein
-folate
-iron
calorie needs during pregnancy
-about 300kcal more a day (one extra serving from each food group)
protein needs during pregnancy
15g more per day
folate needs during pregnancy
600mcg, take supplement
iron needs during pregnancy
supplement (also need zinc & iodine
if BMI is less than 18, you gain ? lbs during pregnancy
28-40 lbs
if BMI is 18.5-24.9 you gain ? lbs during pregnancy
25-35 lbs
if BMI is 25-29.9, you gain ? lbs during pregnancy
15-25 lbs
if BMI is more than 30, you gain ? lbs during pregnancy
11-20 lbs
what is the general increase in weight during pregnancy
-3.5lbs during 1st trimester
-1lb per week after that
risks for underweight pregnancy
-low birth weight baby
-premature birth
-lower iron stores
risks for obese pregnancy
-birth defects
-childhood obesity
-mother with gestational diabetes (insulin resist during preg)
-mother with preeclampsia (high BP during pregnancy)
symptoms of pregnancy
-nausea & vomiting
-heart burn
-constipation
when does nausea and vomiting usually occur in pregnancy
1st trimester, but can be longer
remedies for nausea and vomiting
-avoid nauseating foods or smells
-eat crackers or dry cereal
-small volumes of fluid
-small frequent meals
remedies for constipation
-regular exercise
-adequate fluid and fiber
remedies for heartburn
-upright after eating
-fluids between meals
-low fat foods
-no spicy foods
what part of breastmilk is affected by mothers diet
-quantity and flavor
what part of breastmilk is not affected by mothers diet
-quality and colostrum
what is colostrum
high antibody milk produced only first few days
