Module 3: Nutrition During Pregnancy

28-40

BMI < 18.5 (underweight) recommended weight gain is:

25-35

BMI 18.5-24.9 (normal) recommended weight gain

15-25

BMI 25-29.9 (overweight) recommended weight gain

25-54

twin pregnancy recommended weight gain:

7-8 pounds

weight gain of fetus:

6

placenta and amniotic fluid weight gain:

3-4

extra breast tissue weight gain

pre-preg kcal

1st trimester energy intake:

150-340 kcal

2nd trimester energy intake

200-450 kcal

3rd trimester weight gain

folate

inadequate intake that is associated with anemia, reduced fetal growth, and congenital abnormalities

vitamin A

this vitamin is needed for cell differentiation

fetal abnormalities

increase intake of vitamin A increases risk of:

300 mg

how much iron intake for fetus and placenta?

250 mg

how much iron intake for lost at delivery?

450 mg

how much iron increase for blood value upon pregnancy?

omega-3 fatty acids

these are important for central nervous system development

placenta

double lining of cells separating maternal fetal blood

nutrient and gas exchage between mother and fetus

main nutrition function for placenta:

parasite

the fetus is NOT a:

fetus

who is harmed more by poor maternal nutrition the fetus or the mother?

nausea and vomiting, heart burn, constipation

3 common health problems during pregnancy

hyperemesis gravidarum

scientific term for nausea and vomiting

diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension

obesity increases the risk of: (3)

pretern delivery, gestational diabetes, and hypertensive disorders

obesity associated with the mother increases incidence of:(3)

obese

children born to mothers with obesity are more likely to become obese:

diabetes

what is the leading complication in pregnancy:

type 1, type 2, gestational

three main forms of diabetes

75-g oral glucose tolerance test

how do you diagnose gestational diabetes?

in morning after overnight fast

when is oral glucose tolerance test performed?

92 mg/dL

what is a positive diagnosis of oral glucose tolerance test when fasting?

180 mg/dL

what is a positive diagnosis for oral glucose tolerance test at 1-hour?

153 mg/dL

what is a positive diagnosis for oral glucose tolerance test at 2-hours?

limited sugar intake, whole grains, high fiber foods

3 dietary supplements for gestational diabetes