Chapter 10 (Nutriton class) ( Nurtrition through Lifespan: Pregancy and Lactation)

Discuss the importance of sound nutrition and helathy habits before and during pregnancy

Sound nutrition before pregnancy is essential to conception and healthy infant development

Also, nutrients are needed in large amounts during pregnancy

During pregnancy, calcium, an example of nutrition, is needed during pregnancy to meet the needs of the mother and the fetus’s needs

Summarize the nutrition requirements during lactation and contraindications to breastfeeding.

During lactation, women need to take nutrient-dense foods and enjoy ample food and fluid frequently

Alcohol, caffeine, and cigarettes are all contraindications to breastfeeding and should be things women avoid whilst breastfeeding.

Describe factors that encourage or discourage women to breastfeed their infants

Factors that should encourage women to breastfeed their infants are that the number of infants who were never breastfed is increasing

Factors that discourage women from breastfeeding their infants are that infant formula has strong advertising and influence in the medical community, and the lack of assistance after hospital discharge

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