Pregnancy Flashcards
how long is it
9 months
40 weeks
what are the nutrients they need
protein carbohydrates fibre (NSP) and water iron and vitamin C folic acid
why protein
helps to develop the body cells of the fetus
why carbs
needed mainly in the last three months of pregnancy which is a rapid growth for the baby
why NSP and water
as constipation can be an issue for pregnancy women
why iron and vit. C
as baby stores the iron during the first four months of life
why folic acid
first three months of pregnancy as it reduce the risk of spina bifida
what are the health issues for the mother
constipation
infections (because of lowered immune system)
obesity
what are the health issues for the baby
spina bifida
overweight
what should a mother avoid during pregnancy and why
alcohol - poor nutrients absorption smoking - low birth weight raw eggs - contain salmonella liver - high in vit. A soft ripened cheese - contain listeria and camenbert
what should the mother not have vit. A
it is toxic for the baby
why is having obesity bad for the mother
it could be hard to conceive the baby and has a high risk of having premature birth (early birth)
