Lecture 6 - Pregnancy & Lactation Flashcards
Why is it important to assess nutrition during pregnancy?
To look for:
- Physiological changes
- Changes in dietary preferences
- Condition Brough on by pregnancy that affect nutrition (nausea, vomiting)
- Nutrition habits affect pregnancy health outcomes
- Self report measures
What is the best way to assess nutrition during pregnancy?
There is no consensus in the literature on a best way
Why is self-reporting measures questionable?
Hard to generally make a statement cause there is so much variety
A lot of nutrition assess mantis all self reported so accuracy of this is always in question
When getting a medical history, what kind of information is in that?
Obstetrical history
Chronic disease
Pregnancy related disorders
Family history
What is the information to obtain under the obstetrical history?
Current and previous pregnancies Parity-number of times female has been pregnant Multiple pregnancies Compilations during pregnancy Macro/microsomic birth Stillbirth Preterm infant/intrauterine growth Bed rest/ at risk pregnancy
What are 4 pregnancy related disorders?
Hyperemesis- extreme nausea and vomitting
Anemia- low iron
Gestational Diabetes-first onset is during pregnancy
Reflux/Heartburn
In patten history what do we need to know about psycho-social health?
Age (teen vs mature) Economic situation Culture Support Systems Communication barrier History of abuse/mental illness
In patten history what do we need to know about food, diet and lifestyle?
Usual eaten habit Nutrient Supplement Food Availability Physical Activity Herbal Remedies (no safe herbs) Substance Use
What anthropometric data should we obtain?
Height Weight Pre-preg BMI Assess/Monitor pattern of weight gain Weight History Weight gain goals
What is the average weight gain for pregnant women who are underweight, normal, overweight and obese?
Under: 28-40
Normal: 25-35
Over: 15-25
Obese: 11-20
During pregnancy, where does all of the weight go too?
Breasts - 2 Mom Fluid volume - 4 Placenta - 1.5 Blood to placenta - 4 Infant - 7.5 Increase uterus size and muscles - 2 Necessary fat stores - 7
What happens to anything gained afar the recommended weight?
Will be stored in excess fat and will be harder to lose
-especially if there are multiple pregnancies back to back
If you have a high BMI what are some maternal complication that can occur?
Reduced fertility Impaired glucose tolerance Gestational Diabetes Thromboembolism Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy Increased risk miscarriage
If you have a high BMI what are some fetal complication that can occur?
Fetal congenital abnormalities
Fetal growth restriction
Stillbirth
Increased risk of morbidity in later life
What are the normal hemoglobin levels in the different trimesters?
Non preg: 120g/L
1stT: 110 g/L
2ndT: 105g/L
3rdT: 110 g/L
What other chemical data to we obtain from labs for pregnant women?
Hematocrit Ferritin -65-120mcg/L Transferrin -help to mobilize the Fe during pregnancy
When do we screen for Gestational diabetes?
24-28 weeks
What are the factors that make us screen earlier for gestational diabetes?
Previous GDM BMI >30kg/m^2 Prediabetes Polycystic ovarian syndrome High risk populaiton Older than 35 History of macrocosmic infant Corticosteroid use Acanthosis nigricans. (skin darkening) Sedentary lifestyle Current fetal macrosomia or polyhydraminos (excessive accumulation of amniotic fluid)
what is the relation with obesity, physical inactivate and GDM?
Of you are obese, less likely to be iniactive and not lead a healthy liifestyle. Probably consuming more glucose than normal. This can lead to an increased risk for GDM. Which can be transferred to baby cause its used to an environment with high glucose so when its born its body Kida freaks out and leads to complications with its pancreas or diabetes itself
What is the method to test for GDM?
50g glucose test, with PG 1 hour later
How do you classify someone with GDM?
<7.8mmol/L Normal
7.8-11.0 mmol/L Moderate
>11.1mmol/L Have GDM
Why do we diagnose GDM?
If it goes undiagnosed it can cause:
- Macrosomia
- Shoulder dystocia and nerve injury
- Neonatal hypoglycaemia
- Preterm delivery
- Hyperbilirubinemia
- increase risk of baby with obesity or diabetes
What is insulin resistance?
Normal amount of insulin is inadequate to produce a normal insulin response form muscle/fat/liiver; a reduction in insulin sensitivity
What is isulin sensitivity?
The ability of the body to respond to insulin
Can you get insulin resistance during pregnancy?
Pregnancy has a normal insulin resistance response
When examining clinical data, what do we look for for fluid status?
Presence of edema or dehydration