Pregnancy & Infancy Flashcards
What are the 9 major stages of the human lifecycle?
1. Preconception 2. Pregnancy 3. Lactation 4. Infancy 5. Toddler years 6. Childhood 7. adolescence 8. Adulthood 9. Senior years
What is the definition of ageing?
the physiological changes that the body undergoes over the course of a lifetime (psychosocial, personal, moral, cognitive & spiritual growth & development)
What are the 4 ways to define ‘old’?
biologically, psychologically, socially & chronologically (65y +)
How will new Zealand’s ageing population change in by 2043?
- number of people aged 65+ will double
2. number of people aged 85+ will triple
What does it mean to consider ageing as a disease?
Focus on preventing & treating
What is ageing due to?
errors in their DNA accumulating into tissue damage
What factors influence the rate ageing occurs?
Genetic & environmental factors
What is the majority of a baby health determined by?
The environment
What is the minority of a baby health determined by?
Genes
What is the critical window of opportunity for healthy brain development, healthy growth & a strong immune system?
First 1000 days (pregnancy + 2 years)
What is preconception?
The period before pregnancy
What is periconception?
The period immediately following human conception
What are the 5 stages of reproductive reproduction?
- Gametogenesis
- fertilisation
- implantation
- embryogenesis
- placentation
What lifestyle factors that contribute to long term health prior to conception?
Supplement iodine & folic acid, cease smoking, restore normal weight, follow a healthy diet, optimise health
What is the cost of reproduction?
Greater energy expenditure due to nourishing offspring
What does inadequate body fat cause or a 10-15% decrease in body fat?
Low luteinising hormone & estradiol = hypothalamic amenorrhea
What is low levels of body fat during adolescence is related to
Delay in the age of menstruation onset
What risk factors arise from undernutrition in early pregnancy?
Poor glucose metabolism, obesity, poor lipid profile, blood coagulation, coronary heart disease, breast cancer, stress responsiveness, cognition, depression
What risk factors arise from undernutrition in mid pregnancy?
Altered Glucose metabolism, lung-disease, altered renal function
What risk factors arise from undernutrition in late pregnancy?
Altered glucose metabolism
What were children of pregnant women exposed to famine more susceptible of?
diabetes, obesity, CVD, microalbuminuria; epigenetic changes passed down through generations
What risks are associated with over supplementation of folic acid?
increased risk of asthma, atopic dermatitis, obesity & metabolic syndrome
What is an imbalance between folic acid & b12 associated with?
intrauterine, growth restriction, reduced cognitive function & increased risk of adiposity & diabetes
What is the Barker hypothesis?
Foetal undernutrition in middle to late gestation, which leads to disproportionate foetal growth associated with later coronary heart disease
What is thrifty phenotype hypothesis?
During periods of starvation foetus reduces insulin secretion, increases peripheral insulin resistance, directing more glucose to the brain & heart & less to muscle
What is the thrift gene hypothesis?
One gene fosters survival in both feast & famine conditions, and as in modern society people only tend to suffer from “feast” conditions, so natural selection is reducing ability to reproduce in obese etc..
Why is over-nutrition associated with sub fertility?
females have higher levels of oestrogen, androgens & leptin which cause menstrual cycle irregularity, ovulatory failure & amenorrhea
What influence does obesity have on male hormones & the effects on fertility?
lower levels of testosterone, Increased oestrogen & leptin = reduce sperm production & increase erectile dysfunction’
How does periconceptional choline status affect health?
affects brain Development
How does periconceptional folic acid status affect health?
prevents first & second occurrence of neural tube defects; congenital malformations, preeclampsia, autism spectrum disorder, increased sperm count & viability
What is the main challenge regarding folic acid?
how do we increase awareness, knowledge & uptake?
What is the advice for folic consumption 4 weeks prepregnancy and 12 weeks peripregnancy?
800mcg
How do we make sure the population get enough folic acid prepregnancy if the pregnancy is unplanned?
Flour & rice & bread fortified but 2012 NZ withdrew programme)
What are the safety concerns regarding folic acid fortification?
folic acid fortification good for some, may cause harm, associated with reduced risk of colon cancer, cost?
How does periconceptional multivitamins status affect health?
Neural tube defects, congenital heart defect, urinary tract defect, limb reduction defect, preeclampsia
How does periconceptional zinc status affect health?
preterm birth; placental function
How does periconceptional omega-3 & B12 status affect health?
altered lipid metabolism
How does periconceptional iodine status affect health?
Neurocognitive
How does periconceptional iron status affect health?
iron deficiency anaemia, delayed development, preterm birth, infections & postpartum haemorrhage
What is associated with greater gestational weight gain?
High BMI
Low education
What % of women have excess weight gain during pregnancy?
74%
What is greater gestational weight gain associated with?
Higher risk of obesity
What is a healthy amount of gestational weight gain?
12-18 kilograms
How much does diet & exercise lower the risk of excess gestational weight gain?
20%
What do the Healthy eating for pregnant women guidelines show?
How many fruit, veges, grains, milk products etc… are required for healthy pregnancy
What are the pros & cons of using ginger for nausea & vomitting?
Pros:decreases both from 80-33%
Cons:
1. short term adverse effects; income outcome measurements & underpowered study
2. spotting may occur after 17 weeks of use
3. increases risk of haemorrhage
What are symptoms of hysteria monocytes?
Nausea, diarrhoea, achy muscles, fever (takes day to months)
What precaution should be taken to avoid developing hysteria monocytes?
Heat food above 70C; avoid ready to eat foods & unsafe foods (deli meats, fruit, veges, salads, soft cheeses & fish)
What is the % chance a baby will get hysteria through placenta?
100%
What is infertility?
failure to achieve pregnancy after 12 month of unprotected & routine sexual intercourse
What is the prevalence of infertility?
15%
What is the prevalence of infertility at 38?
26% women & 22% of men infertile
What are causes of infertility in men?
- Failed vasectomy removal
- Retrograde ejaculation
- Blocked ducts
- Absence of Vans deferent
- Undescended testes in childhood
6. Autoimmune disorders - Age: no. of sperm & quality decrease with age (increased risk of birth defects)
- Excess weight: reduced sperm quality
What are causes of infertility in women?
- Tubal problems
- Endometriosis
- Ovulation disorder z
- Polycystic ovaries
5. Recurrent miscarriage
6. Hormonal problems
7. Auto immune disorders
8. Biological clock (chance of pregnancy decreases from 25% to 5% by 42 & risk of miscarriage + abnormalities increases) 10% women experience menopause 5years earlier; 1% experience it 10years earlier - Excess weight: BMI > 35 reduces chances by 26-49%
What % of babies are born through assisted reproduction?
25%
How much does each cycle of IVF cost?
$20,000 +
How does smoking affect reproduction?
reduces no. & quality off eggs, reduce blood flow, also effect sperm production & quality, miscarriage more like, half chance of IVF working
How does caffeine affect reproduction?
CONTROVERSIAL but may reduce chances of pregnancy
How does alcohol affect chances of pregnancy?
impact foetal development; drugs: damaging to unborn babies; reduce chances of successful fertility
How do medications affect chances of pregnancy?
some interfere with fertility, aspirin may enhance fertility
What complementary theories may help with pregnancy?
aromatherapy, naturopathy, reflexology
How does stress effect reproduction?
infertility can be stressful; negatively affect ovulation, can take 29% longer to get pregnant
What are the benefits of following a Mediterranean diet?
+ improves insulin resistances
+ reduces metabolic disturbances
+ reduces obesity risk
+ decreases infertility
What is the composition of a Mediterranean diet?
minimise process foods, less red meat, move veggies, fruit, liquid oils, fish, beans/ legumes, nuts, seeds, poultry
What are some sources of calcium?
reduced fat dairy products (unsweetened) or fortified soy milk (most lactose intolerant cam eat yoghurt & cheese) also include broccoli, green veggies, almonds, chia seeds, dried fruit, beans & lentils & tinned fish
What is PCOS?
higher testosterone & insulin resistance leading to irregular ovulation & menstruation (stops release so eggs build up in ovaries)
What % of people does PCOS affect?
1 in 12
What % of people with PCOS are obese?
30-70%
What are the symptoms of PCOS?
irregular/infrequent periods; difficulty becoming pregnant; multiple cysts on ovaries, acne, excess hair, hair loss & thinning; overweight; mood changes, anxiety, depression, Increased risk of T2DM, high BP, CVD, fatigue & sleep apnoea
How are PCOS symptoms managed?
- Balanced diet
- active lifestyle
- maintaining health + weight
- minimise smoking & drinking
- manage symptoms with medication
- emotional wellbeing
- Myo-inositol (restore spontaneous ovarian activity)
What are the 9 stages of pregnancy?
- Conception
2 Fetal development (4 weeks) -> positive pregnancy test - Fetal development (8 weeks) -> eyelids limbs, fingers forming
4. Fetal development (12 weeks) 2.5 inch, starts to move & uterus starts to expand; can detect heart beat; can detect sexuality
5. Fetal development (16 weeks) increase growth, 4.3-4.6 weeks
6. Fetal development (20 weeks) -> feel them move
7. 24 weeks: well formed, can feel hiccups, inner ear fully formed so can feel upside down - 28 weeks: 2 pounds 6 ounces; changes position frequently, can survive
- 32 weeks: 4lbs; layers of fat starts to form;
What is an amniotic sac?
contains H20, Protein, CHO, lipids< phospholipids, urea and electrolytes to protect foetus from impact, infection, temp changes, dehydration
When does the amniotic sac develop?
2 weeks after conception
When is the amniotic sac the greatest?
34 weeks –> 800ml
When is the placenta formed (0.5kg)?
By 18 weeks
What is the role of the placenta?
Carries oxygen, nutrients to foetus & waste materials including CO2 from foetus to mother (placenta controls hormones)
How is the embryo connected to the placenta?
Umbilical cord
What is hCg (Human chorionic gonadotropin)?
stops menstrual cycle, stimulates the ovaries to produce oestrogen & progesterone
What hormone do pregnancy tests detect?
hCg
When is progesterone secreted during pregnancy?
Secreted by placenta after 12 weeks
What is the role of relaxin?
acts with progesterone to maintain pregnancy & relaxes pelvic ligaments at end of gestation
What does human placental lactogens promote?
Mammary gland growth
What nutrients travel into the placenta via passive diffusion?
important nutrients (O, CO2, fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins, steroids, nucleosides)
What nutrients travel into the placenta via facilitated diffusion?
Sugars
What travels into the placenta via active transport?
amino acids, ca2+, Fe, Iodine, phosphate, water soluble vitamins
What is assessed during a placenta examination?
- Size, shape & completeness 2. Presence of accessory lobes, placenta infarcts, haemorrhage, tumours noduled 3. Measure umbilical cord & no. of vessels
What does a placenta examination show?
Shows how healthy pregnancy is
What is placental cultural rules?
In Western world most often incinerated; maori bury placenta to emphasis the connection between them & the earth
What are tetragens?
any agent that can disturb the development of an embryo or foetus; potentially causing a birth defect or halting pregnancy
What are 4 classes of tetragens?
- radiation
- maternal infections
- chemicals
- drugs
What % of adults have excess weight?
39%
What % of pacific, Maori, European & asian are overweight respectively?
63% pacific; 48% Mori; 29% European; 16% Asian
Why is maternal obesity a medical problem?
+ Manifest as metabolic/ reproductive complications
+ increases pregnancy risk
+ INCREASES COSTS
What are the 5 main implications of obesity on the mother?
- Pregnancy- induced hypertension: High BP, protein in urine & edema (toxemia or pre-clampsia)
- Increases risk of thromboembolism: blood clot in vein (can travel to heart or lungs)
- Delivery complications
- Increased obesity risk for offspring
Gestation diabetes mellitus - Increases risk of congenital abnormalities (birth defects)
What are congenital abnormalities?
CV defects, orofacial clefts (gap in palate/ lip), hydrocephalus (Cerebral fluid accumulated in brain
Why do congenital abnormalities occur?
Altered glucose metabolism, dieting or poor maternal diet
What percentile is classified as small for gestational age?
below the 10th percentile
What percentile is classified as large for gestational age?
above the 90th percentile or over 4kg
What is large for gestational age called?
macrosomia (increases risk of C-section delivery, fetal hypoglycaemia & shoulder dystocia (shoulder gets stuck behind pelvic bone (20% suffer injury – fractured clavicle, breathing, etc))
What are the odds of an obese women who gained excess weight during pregnancy having an overweight child (at 7years)
48%
What are possible mechanisms behind the association between gestational weight gain and overweight children?
Excessive GWG & hyperglycaemia overstimulates Beta cells leading to hyperinsulinemia (Growth hormone = higher BW) results in hyperphagia & weight gain
What does gut microbiome imbalance lead to?
diverse diseases such as allergic immune mediated diseases
What does a good gut microbiome lead to?
benefits immune system (provides defence against infections)
How do infants get a microbial inoculation?
After rupture of amniotic sac they receive microbial inoculation from delivery as there bacteria in placenta & stool in amniotic fluid
How should we build up the gut microbiome of children who got C-sections?
Innoculate with bacteria from mothers vagina
What are the 3 trimesters in weeks?
1st : 1-12 weeks
2nd : 13-28 weeks
3rd : 28 – birth
What is the survival chance 24 weeks?
50% survival chance
What are the short-term complications of pregnancy at 24 weeks?
- Respiratory distress syndrome
- heart: patent ductus arteriosus
- Brain: intraventricular haemorrhage
- GI: Necrotizing enterocolitis (inflammation of immature gut -> shuts down organs)
What are the long-term complications of pregnancy at 24 weeks?
Cognitive, vision, hearing, ADHD, anxiety, asthma, SIDS
What physical changes occur during pregnancy?
- 12-15Kgs are gained due to fat disposition
- growth of the reproductive organs & foetal tissues
- increased requirement for nutrients is given by foetal growth
- fat disposition
What hormonal changes occur during pregnancy?
- Progesterone & estrogen continue to rise & supress the menstrual cycle & this stimulates prolactin which helps mature mammary glands.
- Parathyroid hormone increases with pregnancy to build the skeleton of the baby (increases CA2+ uptake & reabsorption & stimulate osteoclasts)
- HCG (peaks around 10 weeks) from embryo itself
- Hormonal placental Lactogen: Produced by the placenta (decreases maternal insulin sensitivity & decrease mothers glucose use to help with fetal nutrition)
What can hormonal placental lalactogen cause?
Can lead to chronic hyperglycaemia & high blood glucose can lead to gestational diabetes
What metabolic changes occur during pregnancy?
- Maternal insulin resistance increase liver metabolism is also seen with increased glucogenesis to increase maternal glucose levels
- Renal plasma flow increases as does aldosterone & erythopieyen production
What cardiovascular changes occur during pregnancy?
- Cardiac Output increases 30% - 50%
- HR increases to 90 bpm
- BP drops in the 2nd trimester
Why does Blood pressure drop during pregnancy?
Due to increased Cardiac Output, renin & angiotensin
What risk does an increased heart rate during pregnancy pose?
risk of hypertension
What respiratory changes occur in pregnancy?
Increased tidal volume
Increased minute volume
Lower CO2
Why do respiratory changes occur in pregnancy?
Progesterone signals cause the brain to lower CO2
Uterus pushes on lung
What haematological changes occur during pregnancy?
BV increases by 40-50% (followed by RBC increase)
Why does blood volume increase during pregnancy?
Blood flow to uterus, metabolic needs of fetus & increased perfusion of other organs
Reduce the impact of maternal blood loss at delivery
What gastrointestinal changes occur during pregnancy?
- enlarged uterus pushes on GI tract & colon potentially causing constipation & decreased GI motility due to elevates progesterone levels (relax smooth muscles)
- Heart burn is common from delayed emptying
- HCL decreases (ulcers become less severe)
What is nausea & vomiting associated with?
HCG (from 5-18 weeks)
How do you manage nausea & vommiting during pregnanacy?
diet (eat slowly & small amounts ever 1-2 hours, avoid a full & empty stomach; protein-predominant snacks decrease nausea (ginger & B6)
How much weight gained during pregnancy is fluid, fat stores and the foetus?
3.2 kg fluid; 3.5kg fat stores; 3.5kg baby
How is gestational weight gain distributed?
1/3rd in 2nd ; 2/3 in 3rd trimester
What % of gestational weight gain is water, fat mass & lean mass respectively?
62% water
Fat mass: 30%
Lean mass: 8%
What does weight gain during the 1st & 2nd trimester reflect?
expansion of maternal tissue
What does weight gain during the 3rd trimester reflect?
Reflects primarily fetal growth, placental growth & accumulation of amniotic fluid
How much does accretion cost?
150 kcal/day
How much does basal energy expenditure increase?
100-180 kcal/day
How much does energy needs increase in each trimester?
1st trimester -> extra energy not required
2nd trimester -> 340 kcal day
3rd trimester -> 452 kcal day
Why are LCPUFAs essential during pregnancy?
They are essential for normal fetal development, particularly neural and visual function
- DHA is a critical component of cell membranes
- AA is a membrane component and a precursor to potent signalling molecules
How does Foetal LCPUFA accumulate during pregnancy?
n-3 fatty acid deposition occurs slowly then rapidly in the last trimester of pregnancy
What are dietary sources of omega 6?
+ Linoleic acid: soybean, vegetable oils, green veges, nuts & seeds
+ AA: Egg yolk, meats
+ GLA: evening primrose; black current oils
What are dietary sources of omega 3?
+ Alpha linolenic acid: soybean, canola, flaxseed & walnut oils, nuts & seeds
+ AA: Fish oils & oily fish
+ GLA: Fish oils & oily fish
Why do we need an equal ratio of omega 3 to omega 6?
Higher DHA = increased GA & heavier infants (high AA = opposite)
What concerns are associated with methyl mercury at low levels during pregnancy?
+ impact on LCFUs on child’s intelligence
+ Neurodevelopment consequences
What is the mean intake of DHA & EPA?
128 mg/day
What is DHA associated with?
Child cognition & visual acuity
How much DHA is recommended & what is the upper limit?
200-300 mg/day
UL: 3g/day
How much DHA is needed during pregnancy?
+ development potential is unknown currently on individual level
+ enhanced DNA is not expected have a benefit over their need
+ functional measure shows amount for optimal brain development
How much iron is needed to meet pregnancy demands?
1000mg
Why are iron needs increased during pregnancy?
to create more blood for mother & baby’s increased BV & blood loss at birth
How much is iron absorption enhanced during pregnancy?
from 1.2 mg/day to 5.6 mg/day