Preconception care Flashcards
Whats rhe aim of preconception care
To conceive a healthy baby
To remain healthy in pregnancy
To reduce factors which may cause prematurity, low birth weight and congenital abnormality
What does being an underweight person put u at ris
What risks are associated with being an underweight mother?
IAmenhorrea
infertility
long-term health hazards
what is amenhorrea
absence of a menstrual period
what risks are associated with being an overweight mother?
Menstrual problems,
infertility,
pregnancy, complications,
long-term health hazards
What does maternal obesity lead to?
lack of essential nutrients, which can influence organogeneises and fetal formation
What does taking folic acid reduce
Neural tube defects
What does zinc reduce
Low birth weight and encourages sperm motility
What are low B6 levels associated with
Low birth weight
Effects of maruajuana
Affects reproductive functioning
Increases risk of preterm labour
Increases risk of placental abruption and lbw
Neonatal withdrawal
