Nutrition in Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
In the last 12 weeks what should happen to calories intake?
A
200 extra calories per day
2
Q
Folic acid deficiency can cause?
A
Spina bifida, heart or limb defects and some childhood brain tumours and anaemia
3
Q
Recommended dose of folic acid?
A
400mcgs before conception (3 months) then until end of 12 weeks
4
Q
High dose folic acid is given to who>
A
Women on AEDs Diabetics BMI >30 Coeliac Sickle cell Thalaessemia Prev baby with spina bifida or they/father has it
5
Q
All pregnant woman advised to take what vitamin and how much?
A
10mcg daily of vitamin D
6
Q
Maternal risks of vit D deficiency?
A
Osteomalacia, pre-eclampsia, GDM, C section, bacterial vaginosis
7
Q
Fetal risks of Vit D deficiency?
A
SGA Neonatal hypoglycaemia Asthma Resp infection Rickets
8
Q
Reducing risks of listeriosis?
A
Drinks only pasteurized/UHT milk
Avoid eating ripened soft cheese
-Avoid pate
