Pregnant women

Question 1

What do pregnant women need excess of?

Answer 1

1) Folic acid- brain development of fetus
2) Essential fatty acids- brain development and cell division
3) Calcium- bone development
4) Iron- production of red blood cells to transport oxygen
5) Carbohydrates- energy for growth of fetus
6) Protein- growth of fetal tissue

Question 2

Advantages of breastfeeding (5)

Answer 2

1. Breastmilk is considered to be a complete food for babies (all necessary nutrients)
2. Antibodies passed on to baby
3. Milk is right temperature and consistency
4. Milk is easy to digest-virtually all of it is digested by baby
5. No preparation needed, readily available

Question 3

Advantages of breastfeeding (4)

Answer 3

1. Less chance of baby picking up gastric infections
2. Baby less likely to have allergies and eczema
3. Bonding between mother and baby
4. Baby only takes what he/she needs so less chance of overfeeding and becoming overweight

Question 4

Disadvantages of B.F

Answer 4

Puts a strain on mother

Mother cannot take certain medications

Mother cannot drink alcohol

Mother can become dehydrated and constipated if he does not drink enough water

Baby feeds more often (milk does not keep baby feeling full for very long)

Question 5

Formula advantages

Answer 5

Less strain on mother

Can monitor exactly how much milk is being consumed by baby

Baby feels full longer, feeding less often

Contains necessary nutrients for baby

Other family members can be part of feeding process

Question 6

Formula disadvantages

Answer 6

Expensive

Must be mixed at right temperature and consistency

Baby may not readily accept taste

Baby more likely to be overfed and become overweight

Baby may become constipated or have increased likelihood of stomach
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