Chapter 14: Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Question 1

how many weeks is pregnancy

Answer 1

-40 weeks

Trimesters
1-12
13-27
28-40

Question 3

during what weeks does the zygote attach and placenta forms

Answer 3

1-2

Question 4

what nutrients do you need more of during pregnancy

Answer 4

-calories (energy)
-protein
-folate
-iron

Question 5

calorie needs during pregnancy

Answer 5

-about 300kcal more a day (one extra serving from each food group)

Question 6

protein needs during pregnancy

Answer 6

15g more per day

Question 7

folate needs during pregnancy

Answer 7

600mcg, take supplement

Question 8

iron needs during pregnancy

Answer 8

supplement (also need zinc & iodine

Question 9

if BMI is less than 18, you gain ? lbs during pregnancy

Answer 9

28-40 lbs

Question 10

if BMI is 18.5-24.9 you gain ? lbs during pregnancy

Answer 10

25-35 lbs

Question 11

if BMI is 25-29.9, you gain ? lbs during pregnancy

Answer 11

15-25 lbs

Question 12

if BMI is more than 30, you gain ? lbs during pregnancy

Answer 12

11-20 lbs

Question 13

what is the general increase in weight during pregnancy

Answer 13

-3.5lbs during 1st trimester
-1lb per week after that

Question 15

risks for underweight pregnancy

Answer 15

-low birth weight baby
-premature birth
-lower iron stores

Question 16

risks for obese pregnancy

Answer 16

-birth defects
-childhood obesity
-mother with gestational diabetes (insulin resist during preg)
-mother with preeclampsia (high BP during pregnancy)

Question 17

symptoms of pregnancy

Answer 17

-nausea & vomiting
-heart burn
-constipation

Question 18

when does nausea and vomiting usually occur in pregnancy

Answer 18

1st trimester, but can be longer

Question 19

remedies for nausea and vomiting

Answer 19

-avoid nauseating foods or smells
-eat crackers or dry cereal
-small volumes of fluid
-small frequent meals

Question 20

remedies for constipation

Answer 20

-regular exercise
-adequate fluid and fiber

Question 23

remedies for heartburn

Answer 23

-upright after eating
-fluids between meals
-low fat foods
-no spicy foods

Question 24

what part of breastmilk is affected by mothers diet

Answer 24

-quantity and flavor

Question 25

what part of breastmilk is not affected by mothers diet

Answer 25

-quality and colostrum

Question 26

what is colostrum

Answer 26

high antibody milk produced only first few days