Exam 2 Flashcards
What are the weight gain recommendations for underweight women (BMI >18.5) during pregnancy?
Underweight: 1st trimester= 2.2 to 6.6 pounds per week. 2nd and 3rd trimester= 1 to 1.3 pounds per week. Totalling 28-40 pounds of additional weight gain.
What is the weight gain recommendation for normal-weight women (BMI 18.5-24.9) during pregnancy?
Normal weight: 1st trimester= 2.2 to 6.6 pounds per week. 2nd and 3rd trimester= 0.8 to 1.1 pounds per week. Totalling 25-35 pounds of additional weight gain.
What is the weight gain recommendation for overweight women (BMI 25-29.9) during pregnancy?
Overweight: 1st trimester= 2.2 to 6.6 pounds per week. 2nd and 3rd trimester= 0.5 to 0.7 pounds per week. Totalling 15-25 pounds of additional weight gain.
What is the weight gain recommendation for obese women (BMI<30) during pregnancy?
Obese: 1st trimester= 0.5 to 4.4 pounds per week. 2nd and 3rd trimester= 0.4 to 0.6 pounds per week. Totalling 11-20 pounds of additional weight gain.
What are the characteristics of chronic hypertension?
Pregnant women with chronic hypertension have it in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy because they had it before they were pregnant. This hypertension does not resolve itself after birth of baby.
What are the characteristics of gestational hypertension?
Pregnant women with gestational hypertension are diagnosed after 20 weeks of pregnancy. This will resolve itself after the birth of the baby. No proteinuria here (protein spilling over into urine).
What are the characteristics of preeclampsia?
Pregnant women are diagnosed with preeclampsia after 20 weeks of pregnancy. This can only be resolved through the delivery of a child. There is proteinuria here due to organ damage caused by high blood pressure. Warning signs of preeclampsia include hypertension, upper abdominal pain, headaches, facial swelling, dizziness, and sudden weight gain.
What are the diet and supplement recommendations for those at risk of preeclampsia?
Calcium (1.5-2 grams/day) and vitamin D from a multivitamin. A healthy diet during the first 22 weeks of pregnancy will decrease risk, which includes 5 or more servings of produce and 21 or more grams of fiber. It is not recommended to eat processed meats, sugary drinks, and salty snacks.
What are the risk factors for gestational diabetes in a person planning to become pregnant?
Obesity, personal history, family history, and glucose in urine. Certain ethnic groups also have higher chances of gestational diabetes.
What are the risk factors for a fetus of a mother with gestational diabetes?
Increased risk of stillbirth after 20 weeks, congenital abnormalities, macrosomia (>10lbs), respiratory distress syndrome, and neonatal hypoglycemia.
How are high-risk individuals tested for gestational diabetes?
High-risk individuals are tested for gestational diabetes before 24 weeks of pregnancy. They take an oral glucose tolerance test. If they fail the first one, they are given the 75-gram glucose 2-hour test.
What are the characteristics of women categorized as high risk for gestational diabetes?
High-risk individuals for gestational diabetes include having a strong family history of previous gestational diabetes and PCOS.
How is a normal-risk individual tested for gestational diabetes?
Normal-risk individuals are tested between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. They are given the oral glucose tolerance test and if they fail, they are given the 75 gram glucose test.
What are general diet guidelines for women with gestational diabetes?
The total percentage of carbohydrates is 45% of daily calorie intake. A carb choice is worth 15 grams of carbohydrates. These carb choices should be spread out as much as possible.
Why does the US have one of the highest maternal mortality rates of all developed nations?
Our poor healthcare coverage and quality of care are two big reasons for our poor maternal mortality rating.
What are the types of high-risk pregnancies?
Prepregnancy BMI less than 18.5 or greater than 25, eating disorder, poverty, smoking and/or alcohol abuse, teenage pregnancy, several previous pregnancies, multiple fetuses, etc.
For women lactating within the first 0 to 6 months after giving, how many more calories do they need?
extra 500 calories
For women lactating 6 to 12 months after the birth of a child, how many more calories do they need?
extra 400 calories
What is the function of prolactin in breastfeeding?
Prolactin is the hormone that actually starts milk production in breast tissue.
What is the function of prolactin-inhibiting hormone (PIH) in breastfeeding?
Hormone released from the hypothalamus. Tells body to not secrete milk when it should not be secreted.
What is the function of oxytocin in breastfeeding?
Oxytocin initiates milk ejaculation/ let down from breasts. The infant triggers the release of oxytocin in the mother.
What is the composition of human breast milk?
Human breast milk is made of mostly water with high amounts of fat in addition to protein and lactose. Fat makes up 50% of the calories in breast milk. The main protein in breast milk is whey which provides 1.3 grams. Lactose is breast milk’s primary carbohydrate, enhancing calcium absorption. Breast milk can change over a single feeding and is based on the infant.
What is the composition of colostrum?
Colostrum is stage 1 milk. It is orange and yellow in color due to high levels of vitamin A. Colostrum has a laxative type effect on baby so it can release first bowel movement. Colostrum has lower fat content than mature milk. It has about 2 grams of protein in the form of whey which exceeds that of mature breast milk.
How does colostrum benefit the baby?
Colostrum is considered liquid gold for several reasons. First, it is easy for the baby to digest. It has a laxative effect that allows the baby to release the first bowel movement of meconium. Colostrum has high levels of vitamin A.