Pregnancy and lactation Flashcards
3 complications assoc. with low birth weight
- premature birht
- perinatal mortality
- CNS damage
what is ideal birth weight
35-4 kg
what is normal maternal weight gain
11-12kg
what happens to maternal blood (3)
- increased volume
- incr. RBC mass
- physiological anemia
best supplement for mom
folate
what does folate prevent
spina bifida
how much more protein needed
1.3-1.5x
how much more kCal needed in first, last trimestr and lactation
1st - 150
last - 350
lactation - 550
when is fasted growth in bebes
1st 6 months
nutrition intake for first 6 months
100-120 kcal, 1.4-2.2 protein, 150-220 ml fluid
4 major benefits of breast milk
- bonding
- immunilogical
- nutritional
- low allergenicity
4 immunological properties of milk
- immonglobulins
- lactoferin - antbiotic
- lysozyme
- cellular - macrophage and lymphocytes
3 supplements that can be added to moms milk
- Fe after 6 months
- vit D in winter
- B12 if mom is deficient
2 possible contaminants
- drugs
2. PCBs
what is an alternative to moms milk
veggie oil plus protein
4 probs with cow milk
- too high proteint and solutes
- deficeinc in iron, vit C and zinc
- increase GI bloood loss
- butter fat has not ess. Fatty acids
when is normal weaning in canada
4-6 months
4 best foods to give in order
- infant cereal
- rice
- barley
- veggies
what is the prob with finger food
choking
