Prenatal Nutrition Flashcards
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Q
Prenatal Vitamins
A
Large pills- bad compliance
Need to take something
Folic acid is NEEDED pre-pregnancy and during to prevent neural-tube defects
1
Q
Appropriate Weight Gain
A
25-35lbs
2
Q
Iron
A
1000mg/day
use supplement
causes upset stomach- take before bed with orange juice, sit up for 30 min
3
Q
Calcium
A
Increase intake
ice cream, cheese, milk
4
Q
Breastfeeding
A
not the time to diet
increase need of calories
continue prenatal vitamin until 6wk check up
