Nutrition - Lifecycle Unit

Pregnancy and Lactation

Baby too big causes

breathing problems

Nutrients for mothers’ for blood production/cell growth

folate/vit. B12/iron/zinc

Nutrition related concerns of pregnancy

Nausea/vomiting/constipation/hemorrhoids/heartburn/food cravings/non food cravings

How many more calories do soon to be moms need

300 calories

Bone development nutrients

vitamin D/calcium/phosphorus/magnesium/fluoride

WHEN do calorie needs increase

3rd trimester

List risks that increase pregnancy risks

smoking/alcohol/drugs/chronic diseases/caffeine

Why can’t mothers consume certain fish kinds

have metals that can harm baby

Things to avoid/not do during pregnancy

Restrictive dieting/foodborne illness/medication NOT prescribed

Lactation

Breast milk to nourish infant

How many extra cals breastfeeding moms need

300 cals

What kind of behavior is breastfeeding

learned behavior

Breastfeeding benefits for mom

Faster recover post pregnancy/conserves iron/increased energy/protect against ovarian and breast cancer

breastfeeding benefits for infants

growth hormones/improved immunity/reduce SID risk/supports healthy weight/protects against food allergies

one can of baby formula

50-60 BUCKS?!

Things to avoid while breastfeeding

alcohol/certain meds/drugs/smoking/caffeine/environmental contaminants

formula is bad

FALSE

Infant formula characteristics

FDA approved/Academy of Pediatrics approved/special formula for special needs

DONT EVER

shame mom for using infant formula

Arkansas ranks ___ from the ___ in fetal/maternal health

3rd, bottom

Postpartum Amenorrhea

NOT effective contraception

Postpartum depression

What mothers go through post giving birth

Oral contraceptives should be ____ ONLY maintain milk volume

PROGESTIN

nutrients for blood production/cell growth

folate/Vit.B12/iron/zinc

Bone development

vit. D/calcium/phosphorus/magnesium/flouride