Nutrition in pregnancy and lactation Flashcards
Why are maternal nutritional demands increased?
Development of placenta Enlargement of the uterus Formation of amniotic fluid Increase in blood volume Preparation of breasts for lactation
What is the daily caloric increase recommended during the second trimester of pregnancy?
340 calories
What is the daily caloric increase recommended during the third trimester of pregnancy?
452 calories
Achieving an appropriate amount of weight gain during pregnancy does what?
Prepares woman for energy demands of labor and lactation
Contributes to delivery of a newborn of normal birth weight
Recommended weight gain during pregnancy depends on what?
BMI
weight prior to pregnancy
Recommended weight gain during first trimester of pregnancy?
2-4 lb
Recommended weight gain during trimesters 2 and 3 for a normal weight client?
1 lb/week for a total of 25 to 35 lb
Recommended weight gain during trimesters 2 and 3 for underweight client?
just more than 1 lb/week for a total of 28 to 40 lb
Recommended weight gain during trimesters 2 and 3 for overweight clients?
0.66 lb/week for a total of 15 to 25 lb
If a client is breastfeeding during the postpartum period, an additional daily intake of how many calories is recommended for the first 6 months?
330 calories
If a client is breastfeeding during the postpartum period, an additional daily intake of how many calories is recommended for the second 6 months?
400 calories
How much protein should comprise of the daily total calorie intake?
20% of daily total calorie intake; of 1.1 g/kg/day
Essential for rapid tissue growth of maternal and fetal structures, amniotic fluid, and extra blood volume
Protein
What should fat be limited to?
30% of total daily calorie intake
How much of the daily calorie intake should be carbohydrates?
50%
Essential for blood formation, absorption of iron, and development of fetal tissue
Vitamins
what is the RDA for protein during pregnancy and lactation?
71 g
What is the RDA for vitamin A during pregnancy?
770 mcg
What is the RDA for vitamin A during lactation?
1,300 mcg
What is the RDA for vitamin C during pregnancy?
85 mg