Pregnancy through infancy

Egg travels from where to where?

Fallopian tube to the lining of the uterus

Causes of morning sickness

unknown but fluctuating hormone levels may play a role.

Pica

craving for nonfood substances

Healthy women are generally advised to gain how many pounds during pregnancy?

25-35 pounds

How many pounds from having twins?

37-54 pounds

Typical weight gain during first trimester

1-4.5 pounds

What nutrients are important in the first trimester?

B9 Folate/folic acid, iron, zinc and copper, and calcium and vitamin D, Vitamin B12(in animal foods), etc.

What can women eat to make sure they are consuming adequate calories, carbs, and proteins?

Carrots, peanut butter, and an English muffin

How much exercise should pregnant women be getting a week?

at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week