Nutritional pregnancy Flashcards
human embryo and fetal development slide no answer
fecundation - morula - gastrulation - neurulation - weeks - new-born
10-12.5kg
amount of weight pregame women puts on
breast, extra fluid, blood volume increase, uterus enlarge , baby , placenta nd amniotic fluid and energy stored as fat.
is Low gestational weight gain associated with low birth weight of the baby
yes
BMR
Basal Metabolic Rate (or RMR =Resting Metabolic Rate)
TEF
Thermic Effect of Food
carbs - 4kcal/g
fat - 9
protein?
4
Increased Basal Metabolic Rate and development of maternal tissues and foetal growth demand more energy.
true or false
true
which nutrient is crucial during first 3 weeks of pregnancy
folic acid - required for DNA synthesis
defence causes spina bifida and ancephaly
what physiological preaches demand extra iron during pregnancy
foetal growth and development
growth of placenta
expansion of red blood ells mass
loss of blood during labour
when are iron supplements recommended to a pregnant women
with anaemic
deficiency can cause low birth weight
what vitamin increase absorption of iron
Vitamin C
rickets symptoms
due to vit d deficiency during pregnancy
soft and weak bones - bowed legs , stunted growth and pain
can pre eclampsia( high blood pressure after pregnancy) cause vitamin d defiecney in mothers
yes
recommended dose - 10microgrmas
what vitamin is tertogenic (abnormal fatal development )
Vitamin A - don’t want to much
Does vitamin A support fetal growth
yes - 700mg
should you have liver
no
can alcohol cause miscarriage and still birth , premature labour and low birth weight
yes
what is fatal alcohol syndrome FAS
symptoms
alcohol consumption during pregnancy causes mental and physical problems in the baby
symptoms -small head
poor growth
distinct facial features- thin upper lip, ear , micrognathia
movement and co-ordination problems
learning difficulties
mood attention of behavioural problems
hearing and vision problems problems with kidneys, liver, heart and other organs.
what can high caffeine intake might cause what
miscarriage
low birth weight
increase risk of health problem s
Perg women are advised not to eat soft cheese and moulded ripened - which of the following is caused by bacteria that is present in soft cheese - listeriosis
why
Pregnant women are susceptible to infections due to altered immunity and some infections may cause harm to baby or cause miscarriage
Nausea: eating dry toast, eating small, frequent meals, avoid food with offensive odour etc.
Constipation and haemorrhoids: food with high fibre, exercise, plenty of fluid, laxative etc.
Heartburn: Eat slowly, small and frequent meals, avoid spicy and greasy food, sit up while eating etc.
Food cravings and aversions: could be due to hormone changes
common nutrition related concerns in pregnancy
HIGH PAPP-A increases the risk of downs
Low PAPP-A lover than 0.45 indicates what though
that the placenta is not growing well
what is amniocentesis
diagnostic test to assess whether baby could have genetic or chromosomal condition 11-14 weeks
takes out some of the amniotic fluid
what is chorionic villus sampling CVS - transabdominal
cut of placental tissue
what is a non-invasive prenatal test
during pregnancy the placenta sheds baby DNA into mothers bloodstream - as a result mother contains mixture
CffDNA in maternal plasma
11 physical conditions at 20 week
Gastroschisis
baby intestines found outside the body though belly button
omphalocele/exomphalos
intestines liver or other organs stir outside of the belly button - covered in a sac that isn’t broken
what happens in bilateral multi cystic kidneys
no amniotic fluid as not producing urien - amniotic fluid makes the lungs grow so they will ge pulmonary hypoplasia from no amniotic fluid
what does a nuchal translucency screen measure
thickness of the fluid build up at back of neck - could be early sign of downs
