ATI: Nutrition During Pregnancy Flashcards
What is the recommended weight gain during pregnancy?
- 25-35 lbs
- 11.3-15.9 kg
What is the general weigh gain during the first trimester?
1 to 4.4 lbs (0.45-2 kg)
What is the general weight gain during the second and third trimester?
1 lb per week (0.5 kg)
What is the general weight gain for underweight clients during the entire pregnancy
28-40 lbs (12.7-18.1 kg)
What is the general weight gain for overweight clients during the entire pregnancy?
15-25 lbs ( 6.8 - 11.3 kg)
How much calories should the mother increase in consumption during the second trimester?
+340 calories/day
How much calories should the mother increase in consumption during the third trimester?
+452 calories/day
What is the recommendation caloric increase a breastfeeding mother should mantain acording to ACOG?
+450-500 calories/day
What are some foods high in folate?
Folic acid
- Leafy veggies
- Orange juice
- Beans
- Dried peas
How much folic acid should pregnant women take?
600mcg
What does folic acid do?
Helps prevent neural tube defects, helps neurological development
How can we help absorption of iron?
Given with a source of vitamin C, like orange juice
What interferes with the absoprtion of iron?
- milk
- Coffee
What is a form of nondairy calcium?
Dark leafy veggies
Kale, spinach
How much caffeine can a pregnant woman intake?
No more than 200 mg
per ACOG
Too much caffeine can lead to: infertility, spontaneous abortion, IUGR
