Unit 29

Question 1

How long is typical gestation

Answer 1

39-40 Wks

Question 2

Preterm Length?

Answer 2

<37 Wks

Question 3

Healthy baby weight

Answer 3

7.75-8.75 lbs

Question 4

in 2017, how many deaths per 1000 live births?

Answer 4

4.5

Question 5

First fetal system that starts to develop?

Answer 5

CNS

Question 6

Critical Period

Answer 6

• cells genetically programmed to multiply
• nutrients MUST be available at this time
• if missing can lead to problems that can’t be fixed later

Question 7

Developmental Origins Hypothesis

Answer 7

• Dutch Hunger Winter
• Women starved when pregnant
• Child had higher risk for diabetes/obesity
• lower birth weight

Question 8

Fetal Origins Hypothesis

Answer 8

• Chronic diseases are “Programmed” into the child because of nutrient and energy imbalances

Question 9

Low maternal energy intake in last couple of months can hinder…

Answer 9

Insulin growth

THUS increased risk of diabetes

Question 10

Healthy Weight to Gain upon entrance of pregnancy:

Underweight

Answer 10

28-40 lbs

Question 11

Healthy Weight to Gain upon entrance of pregnancy:

Normal Weight

Answer 11

24-35 lbs

Question 12

Healthy Weight to Gain upon entrance of pregnancy: Overweight

Answer 12

15-25 lbs

Question 13

Healthy Weight to Gain upon entrance of pregnancy:

Obese

Answer 13

15-20 lbs

Question 14

Healthy Weight to Gain upon entrance of pregnancy: TWINS

Answer 14

37-54 lbs

Question 15

How many calories should be gained with the 1, 2, 3 trimester?

Answer 15

1st = 0 kcal/d
2nd = 340 kcal/d
3rd = 450 kcal/d