Birth Plan and Pregnancy Nutrition Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is a birth plan?
outline of wishes and goals of expecting mother before, during, and after labor and delivery
why create a birth plan?
so health care professionals will know the preference of mother which will give the mother confidence and feeling of in control of her pregnancy
what to keep in mind about birth plan?
a birth plan may not be medically advisable and there might be a last minute adjustment for the baby
gestational age
for how long pregnancy is
calcium: function and daily amount required
helps to build strong bones and teeth
1000 mg/day
iron: function and daily amount required
helps red blood cells deliver oxygen to the baby
27 mg/day
Vitamin A: function and daily amount required
for healthy skin eyesight and bone growth
770 mcg/day
Vitamin C: function and daily amount required
promotes healthy gums, teeth and bones and helps with the absorption of iron
85 mg daily
Vitamin D:function and daily amount required
facilitates absorption of calcium
600 IU/day
Vitamin B6: function and daily amount required
helps form RBC and helps the body use CHO, CHON and fats
1.9 mg/day
B12: function and daily amount required
helps form RBC and maintains nervous system
2.6 mcg/day
folate/folic acid: function
important in the production of blood and protein and reduces risk of neural tube defects
important during pregnancy and something you and your doctor will monitor for 9 months until you give birth
weight gain
a pregnant mother only needs to eat an average amount of about ____ extra calories/day
300
recent recommendations by the institute of medicine for pregnancy weight gain begin your _________
pre-pregnancy BMI
green leafy veggies, liver, orange juice, legumes and nuts are sources of
folate/folic acid
citrus fruits, broccoli, strawberry, tomato are sources of
vitamin c
milk cheese, yogurt, sardines are sources of
calcium
lean red meat, dried beans, peas, iron-fortifies cereals
iron
carrots, dark leafy greens, sweet potatoes
vitamin A
sunlight, milk, fatty fish (salmon)
vitamin d
beef, liver, pork, whole grain cereal, bananas
b6
liver, meat, fish, poultry, milk
b12
