Nutritional pregnancy

Question 1

human embryo and fetal development slide no answer

Answer 1

fecundation - morula - gastrulation - neurulation - weeks - new-born

Question 2

10-12.5kg

Answer 2

amount of weight pregame women puts on

breast, extra fluid, blood volume increase, uterus enlarge , baby , placenta nd amniotic fluid and energy stored as fat.

Question 3

is Low gestational weight gain associated with low birth weight of the baby

Answer 3

yes

Question 4

BMR

Answer 4

Basal Metabolic Rate (or RMR =Resting Metabolic Rate)

Question 5

TEF

Answer 5

Thermic Effect of Food

Question 6

carbs - 4kcal/g
fat - 9
protein?

Answer 6

4

Question 7

Increased Basal Metabolic Rate and development of maternal tissues and foetal growth demand more energy.
true or false

Answer 7

true

Question 8

which nutrient is crucial during first 3 weeks of pregnancy

Answer 8

folic acid - required for DNA synthesis

defence causes spina bifida and ancephaly

Question 9

what physiological preaches demand extra iron during pregnancy

Answer 9

foetal growth and development
growth of placenta
expansion of red blood ells mass
loss of blood during labour

Question 10

when are iron supplements recommended to a pregnant women

Answer 10

with anaemic

deficiency can cause low birth weight

Question 11

what vitamin increase absorption of iron

Answer 11

Vitamin C

Question 12

rickets symptoms

Answer 12

due to vit d deficiency during pregnancy

soft and weak bones - bowed legs , stunted growth and pain

Question 13

can pre eclampsia( high blood pressure after pregnancy) cause vitamin d defiecney in mothers

Answer 13

yes

recommended dose - 10microgrmas

Question 14

what vitamin is tertogenic (abnormal fatal development )

Answer 14

Vitamin A - don’t want to much

Question 15

Does vitamin A support fetal growth

Answer 15

yes - 700mg

Question 16

should you have liver

Answer 16

no

Question 17

can alcohol cause miscarriage and still birth , premature labour and low birth weight

Answer 17

yes

Question 18

what is fatal alcohol syndrome FAS

symptoms

Answer 18

alcohol consumption during pregnancy causes mental and physical problems in the baby

symptoms -small head
poor growth
distinct facial features- thin upper lip, ear , micrognathia
movement and co-ordination problems
learning difficulties
mood attention of behavioural problems
hearing and vision problems problems with kidneys, liver, heart and other organs.

Question 19

what can high caffeine intake might cause what

Answer 19

miscarriage
low birth weight
increase risk of health problem s

Question 20

Perg women are advised not to eat soft cheese and moulded ripened - which of the following is caused by bacteria that is present in soft cheese - listeriosis
why

Answer 20

Pregnant women are susceptible to infections due to altered immunity and some infections may cause harm to baby or cause miscarriage

Question 21

Nausea: eating dry toast, eating small, frequent meals, avoid food with offensive odour etc.

Constipation and haemorrhoids: food with high fibre, exercise, plenty of fluid, laxative etc.

Heartburn: Eat slowly, small and frequent meals, avoid spicy and greasy food, sit up while eating etc.

Food cravings and aversions: could be due to hormone changes

Answer 21

common nutrition related concerns in pregnancy

Question 22

HIGH PAPP-A increases the risk of downs

Low PAPP-A lover than 0.45 indicates what though

Answer 22

that the placenta is not growing well

Question 23

what is amniocentesis

Answer 23

diagnostic test to assess whether baby could have genetic or chromosomal condition 11-14 weeks
takes out some of the amniotic fluid

Question 24

what is chorionic villus sampling CVS - transabdominal

Answer 24

cut of placental tissue

Question 25

what is a non-invasive prenatal test

Answer 25

during pregnancy the placenta sheds baby DNA into mothers bloodstream - as a result mother contains mixture
CffDNA in maternal plasma
11 physical conditions at 20 week

Question 26

Gastroschisis

Answer 26

baby intestines found outside the body though belly button

Question 27

omphalocele/exomphalos

Answer 27

intestines liver or other organs stir outside of the belly button - covered in a sac that isn’t broken

Question 28

what happens in bilateral multi cystic kidneys

Answer 28

no amniotic fluid as not producing urien - amniotic fluid makes the lungs grow so they will ge pulmonary hypoplasia from no amniotic fluid

Question 29

what does a nuchal translucency screen measure

Answer 29

thickness of the fluid build up at back of neck - could be early sign of downs