Pre-Conception Care Flashcards
1
Q
What are epigenetics?
A
Switching genes on/off to change the phenotype without changing the genotype
2
Q
What can effect the epigenetics?
A
Nutrition, environment and stress
3
Q
What healthy lifestyle choices should be encouraged?
A
- Eat healthily
- Healthy BMI
- Stop smoking/using drugs
- Reduce caffeine
- Regular dental checks
- Exercise
- Reduce stress
4
Q
What is considered a healthy BMI?
A
18.5-25
5
Q
What should be recommended to help couples conceive?
A
Healthy diet and lifestyle choices
6
Q
What does a healthy diet involve for women trying to conceive?
A
- Balanced diet
- Folic acid and vitamin D
- Lots of fruit and veg
7
Q
What are some healthy lifestyle choices that will help women conceive?
A
- Stop unhealthy habits (e.g. smoking, fast food)
- Maintain healthy BMI
- Vaccines
- Regular intercourse (2-3x a week)
8
Q
What are some lifestyle choices that will help men conceive?
A
- Avoid protein shakes
- Avoid driving long distances and other activities with friction down below (e.g. cycling)
9
Q
Why should men trying to conceive be advised to avoid protein shakes?
A
Some protein shakes reduce sperm count
