Pregnancy Unit Flashcards
What are the main food groups?
Dairy, protein, fruit, vegetable, grain
What can happen to the baby if the mother is overweight?
Diabetes
What can happen to the baby if the mother is underweight?
Chronic illness
Significant parts of the first trimester
Rapid hormonal and physical changes
Weight gain of 5-10 lbs.
No extra calorie intake
Significant parts of the second trimester
Differences in skin (tone, texture)
Mood swings (depression, anxiety)
Feel baby moving
Heartburn
Extra 340 calories/day
Significant parts of the third trimester
After fully developed (37 weeks) continue weight gain
Doctor appointment every 2 weeks
Fatigue
Abdomen enlarges
Extra 400-500 calorie intake
How long is the zygote phase?
1-2 weeks, probably shorter
What is the zygote phase?
Beginning of a fertilized egg
How long is the embryo phase?
2-8 weeks
What is the embryo phase?
Formation of important systems
How long is the fetus phase?
8 weeks - birth
What is the fetus phase?
Final growth and development
Baby and mother: 1 month
Beginning morning sickness
Size of seed
Eyes, ears, organs forming
Baby and mother: 2 months
Cramping
Sleep issues
Size of bean
Appendages fully formed
Baby and mother: 3 months
Tired
Gaining weight
Size of strawberry
Face develops more fully
Baby and mother: 4 months
Stretch marks
Shortness of breath
Size of avocado
Muscles form