preconception counseling and care (1) Flashcards
folic acid or folate?
folate
how much does folate 400 mcg before preg to 6-12 wks post reduce neural tube defects?
75%
folate deficient women need how much
4-5 mg 3 months before to 12 wks postconception
folate vitamin #
b9
why folate?
MTHFR deficient
cannot process folic acid
things that may make folate deficient
5a, bcdu
antacids, anti inflam, antibiotic, anitconvulsants, antidiabetic, bc, cholestrol lowering, diuretics, ulcer meds
born w/ tube defects..
facial cleft, structural heart disease, limb dfe, urinary tract anomaly, hydrocephalus
why obese and infertility
insulin resistance and oligomenorrhea (infrequent periods)
how long after bariatric surgery should you wait for preg
12-18 mo
ADEKC, B1, b12, folic acid and iron
low BMI 18.5 associated w
preterm and low birth weight
how far in advance should you make healthy lifestyle changes
3 mo -1 yr
caffeine interferes w/
calcium, d, iron, b vitamins, manganese, zic, copper, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and phosphate
more than ___mg of caffeine may reduce fertility by…
300 mg
27%
MC serious disease to affect preg
diabetes
1%
pregestational diabetes increase risk of
miscarriage, congenital fetal anomalies, and perinatal death