Pregnancy And Lactation Flashcards
Weight gain for normal bmi(18.5-24.9) pregnAnt
25-35lbs
Recommended weight gain for underweight pregnant BMI(<18.5)
28-40lbs
Weight gain for overweight bmi(25-29.9)
15-25lbs
High BP and fluid retention with excretion of protein during pregnancy
Preeclampsia
Protein energy needs during pregnancy
75g/day
rDA for CHO during pregnancy
175g/day
Water need during pregnancy
3 liters/day
Vitamin C RDA is increased during pregnancy
10mg
Important for bone and connective tissue formation during pregnancy
Vitamin c
DRI for folate in pregnant women
400 mcgrAms
Essential for the regeneration of active forms of folate, deficiency can result in megaloblastic anemia
B12
RDA for b12 during pregnancy
2.6 mcrgrams
Involved in the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and proteins during pregnancy
Zinc
RDA for zinc during pregnancy
11 mg/day
Allows synthesis of hemoglobin and other iron containing proteins in maternal and fetus tissues
Iron
RDA for iron during pregnancy
27mg/day
Immature milk, rich in protein and immune factors. Clear yellow fluid
Colostrum
Hormone stimulates milk production
Prolactine
Hormone causes let down of milk
Oxytocin
Human milk contains ____ calories per cup
160
Protein RDA for lactation is increased to
46-56g/day total
Important micronutrients during lactation
C, B6, B12, A, and D
CHO energy needs during lactation
130g/day
Calorie distribution of fat for infants
54%
