Prenatal Nutrition Flashcards
why is nutrition important prior to conception (4)
-adequate nutrients for developing fetus
-1st tri is critical for development
-folic acid intake can prevent NTD
-desirable body weight can reduce fetal and mother risks
what are the categories of nutrient needs during pregnancy
-energy
-fats
-protein
-CHO
-micronutrients (vitamins and minerals)
-water
what is recommended weight gain during pregnancy based on (2)
-prepregnancy BMI
-trimester of pregnancy
what BMI is considered underweight
<18.5
what BMI is considered normal weight
18.5-24.9
what BMI is considered overweight
25.0-29.9
what BMI is considered obese
> 30
recommended weight gain for all 1st tri moms
2-4 lbs
recommended weight gain for underweight BMI for 2nd + 3rd tris
0.45 kg/wk (1 lb/wk)
recommended weight gain for normal BMI for 2nd + 3rd tris
0.45 kg/wk (1 lb/wk)
recommended weight gain for overweight BMI for 2nd + 3rd tris
0.3 kg/wk (0.6 lb/wk)
recommended weight gain for obese BMI for 2nd + 3rd tris
0.2 kg/wk (0.5 lb/wk)
what could result from inadequate energy/weight intake during pregnancy (3)
-increased risk preterm birth
-increased risk of small for gestational age baby
-ketonemia may be associated with preterm labor
possible consequences for fetus from obese mom (5)
-increased risk miscarriage
-increased risk birth defects
-increased risk stillbirth
-increased risk abnormal fetal growth
-increased risk preterm birth
how many mg folic acid should woman of childbearing age consume daily
0.4 mg
possible consequences for mom during obese pregnancy (7)
INCREASED RISK:
-gestational diabetes
-HTN disorders
-vacuum and forceps during birth
-C-section birth
-surgical site infection
-VTE
-depression
possible consequences of excessive weight gain during pregnancy (4)
-increased risk gestational diabetes
-increased risk HTN disorders
-increased risk L&D complications
-can be difficult to lose the weight after birth
how many calories should pregnant woman consume during 1st tri
1800 (same as pre pregnancy)
how many calories should pregnant woman consume during 2nd tri
2200
how many calories should pregnant woman consume during 3rd tri
2400
how many calories should be added to consumption during pregnancy based on basal needs + activity
300
how many servings of grain per day
6-8
how many servings of veggies per day
2.5-3 cups
how many servings of fruits per day
2 cups
how many servings of dairy per day
3 cups
how many servings of protein per day
5.5-6 oz
how do you calculate BMI
weight/height^2 x 703
{ (lbs/ in^2) x 703 }
how many servings oils/fats per day
6 tsp