preconception, pregnancy and lactation test#1 Flashcards
subfertility
reduced level of fertility; multiple early pregnancy losses
pica
consumption of nonfood substances
miscarriage
the loss of a conceptus in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy
infecundity
biological inability to bear children after 1 y of unprotected intercourse
ova
eggs of the female; produced and stored in the ovaries
myoepithelial cells
the line the alveoli; can contract to cause milk to be secreted into the duct
lactogenesis
another term for the human milk production
letdown reflux
stimulate milk release from the breast
which BMI for weight gain during pregnancy is recommended for one who is overweight?
15 - 25 lbs
how can the risk of neural tube defects in utero be reduced?
increase folic acid intake throughout the childbearing years
when counseling a newly pregnant patient about alcohol consumption, the most appropriate recommendation is…
avoid alcohol completely throughout the entire pregnancy
what is BMI range found to result in the best chances of getting pregnant?
higher than 19 and lower than 25
what is the danger in the delaying conception for women?
infertility and increased health risks for her and her baby
what is the possible reason that women with PCOS have trouble getting pregnant
they produce androgens that interfere with the monthly menstrual cycle because they cause an increase in male hormones/organs
what food should a pregnant woman with celiac disease eliminate from her diet
wheat, barley, rye, and oats