Pregancy And lacation

Question 1

Nutrition and Kilocalorie intake

Answer 1

Folate: prevents neural tube defect (spina bifida)
Iron: improves oxygen delivery to fetus and prevents anemia.
Calcium: mineralized fetal skeleton
Energy of milk production is approximately 500-800 kcal per day.

Question 2

Benefits of breast feeding

For baby and mother

Answer 2

Baby: improves immune system, reduces food allergies, promote infant oral motor development, protects against chronic diseases.

Mom: Promotes binding, helps in postpartum, returns mother to pre-pregnancy weight

Question 3

Pregnancy Discomforts

4

Answer 3

Gestational diabetes: high blood glucose can cause baby to gain excess fat making delivery dangerous.
High blood pressure: Elevated blood pressure can cause decreased blood flow to baby due to constricted vessels, placental abruption, premature delivery.
Preeclampsia: high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ.
Cesarean delivery: C section baby is to big to pass down the vaginal canal.
Whether gain 25-35 lbs.