Lecture 2 Flashcards
Preconception, Pregnancy and Lactation
Before pregnancy
Increasing evidence demonstrating that parents diet and lifestyle can have profound implications for the growth, development, and long-term health of their children before their conception.
What has a big influence on the placental development and function
The maternal nutrition at the time of conception
what is directly tied to maternal periconception
Fetal genomic imprinting and programming at conception is directly tied to maternal periconception nutrition and childs long term health
Preconception time frame
The period before (at least 2 years) and between consecutive pregnancies.
What does Preconception improve
To improve health related outcome for women (regardless of their pregnancy status), newborns and children up to 5 years of age.
Boundary of preconception is divided into
Proximal and distal period
Proximal preconception
Period preceding pregnancy (up to 2 years prior to conception
Distal preconception
Adolescence or in general a longer time before pregnancy
Periconception time frame
The period preceding, including and immediately following human conception
what does periconception improve
to improve health related outcomes for women, newborns and children up to 5 years
Periconception boundary
3 months before pregnancy to up to the first trimester
Criticial window of opportunity (5 stages)
- Pre conception
- Pregnancy
- Birth- 6 months
- 6-12 months
- 1-3 years
Number of days for critical window
First 1000 days of life= Critical window
Nutrition during pregnancy and the two years of the childs life is key for
brain development, healthy growth and a strong immune system
The 5 steps to periconception period
Gametogensis
Fertilisation
Implantation
Embryogenesis
Placentation
what are the 5 important factors that we need to keep in mind for a health status
-Optimise Health
-Folic acid
-Iodine
-Healthy diet and lifetyle
-Excess weight
Optimise Health
Ensure any existing health conditions are being treated and managed
Folic acid
Supplement at least a month before trying to conceive