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Nutrition in Gestation Flashcards

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Gestation

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fertilized ovum implants in uterus and undergoes differentiation and grows until it can support extra-uterine life

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Energy requirements for during gestation period

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  • avoid weight gain

- additional 1300 kcal for 2nd and 3rd trimester

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BMI: Underweight

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Less than 18.5; RWG: 28-40 lbs, First trimester: 5 lbs, thereafter: 1 lb/week

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BMI: Normal

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18.5-24.9 ; RWG: 25-35 lbs, First trimester: 3 1/2 lbs, thereafter: 1 lb/week

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BMI: Overweight

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25.0-29.9; 15-125 lbs, First trimester: 2 lbs, 1/2 lb/week

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BMI: Obese

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Less than or equal to 30

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Protein Intake

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9-10 grams

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Mineral Intake : Calcium & Phosphurus

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calcify fetal bones and teeth

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Mineral Intake: Iron

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RBC, 700-1000 grams

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Mineral Intake: Iodine

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Fetal development

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Mineral Intake: Zinc

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DNA & RNA synthesis, deficit predicts low birth weight

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Vitamins: Folate

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Prevents neural tube defects (Spina Bifida), 400-600 mg

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Vitamins: B12

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RBC synthesis

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Vitamins: B6

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Prevents severe nausea and vomiting

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Vitamins: A

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  • essential in epithelial cells during organogenesis

- good vision

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Vitamins: K

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  • stabilize prothrombin level of infant
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COMPLICATIONS IN GESTATION: Morning sickness

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  • eat dry toast, cereals, crackers before getting out of bed in the morning
  • chew gum or hard candy
  • take small & frequent feedings
  • dont drink liquid with food
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COMPLICATIONS IN GESTATION: Pre-eclampsia

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Limit salty food

19
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COMPLICATION IN GESTATION: Constipation

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  • Drink 8 glasses of water a day
  • Eat lots of veggies and fruits
  • Enjoy whole grain cereals and bread
20
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What to avoid in gestation period?

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Alcohol and Smoking

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