Ch 15 - Babies Flashcards
(9 cards)
Nutrition Prior to Pregnancy
-Visit your doctor
-Achieve a healthy weight
-Eat a healthy diet
-Be physically active
-Manage chronic conditions
-Develop healthy habits
Nutrition During Pregnancy
Calorie needs increase in 3rd trimester
- +300 calories
Nutrients for blood production and cell growth
-Folate
-Vitamin B12
-Iron
-Zinc
Nutrients for bone development
-Vitamin D, calcium,
phosphorous, magnesium,
fluoride.
Prenatal supplement with iron and folic acid.
Common Nutrition-Related Concerns of Pregnancy
Nausea and Vomiting
-Get up slowly
-Eat dry toast and crackers
-Small frequent meals
-Carbonated Beverages
Constipation and Hemorrhoids
-High fiber
-Exercise regularly
-Drink plenty of water
Heartburn
-Chew food thoroughly
-Eat small, frequent meals
-Drink liquids between meals
-Avoid spicy or greasy foods
Food Cravings and Aversions
-Usually related to hormones
Nonfood Cravings
Things to Avoid During Pregnancy
-Alcohol
-Meds not prescribed by a physician
-Herbal supplements without
discussing with their doctor
-Illicit drugs
-Smoking and chewing tobacco.
-Environmental Contaminants
-Certain kinds of fish
-Foodborne illness
-Vitamin-mineral megadoses
-Caffeine
-Restrictive dieting
-Sugar substitutes only in
moderation.
Lactation
For Infants
-Perfect balance of nutrients
-Provides hormones that
promote health
-Improved immunity
-May prevent chronic diseases
as an adult
-Protects against food allergies
-Reduces the risk of SIDS
-Supports healthy weight
For Mom
-Faster recovery after
pregnancy
-Conserves iron stores
-May protect against breast
and ovarian cancer later
-Increased energy expenditure
Other
-Cast and time savings
-Better for the environment
What About Formula
-Not all moms can breastfeed
-Not all babies can breastfeed
-Infant formulas are governed by
the FDA
-Infant formulas meet nutritional
standards developed by the
Academy of Pediatrics
-We should never make a mom
feel subpar for using infant
formula
-Special formulas for specific
situations and conditions
Nutrition for Lactation
-Lactation - the production and
secretion of breast milk for the
purposes of nourishing an
infant
-Moms need about +300 cals
while breastfeeding
-A learned behavior
-Family expectations
-Lactation consultatns
-Working moms
-Lactations on campus
-Healthy balanced meals
-Food Assistance Programs
Things to Avoid While Breastfeeding
-Alcohol
-Certain meds
-Illicit drugs
-Smoking
-Environmental contaminants
-Caffeine
Maternal Health Topics
-HIV Infection and AIDS
-Developed countries vs
-Developing countries
-Diabetes
-Type 1
-Type 2
-Gestational
-Postpartum Amenorrhea
-Not an effective form of
contraception
-Oral contraceptives should be
progestin-only pills to
maintain milk volume
-Postpartum Depression
-Not the “Baby Blues”
-Moderate to severe
depression in a woman after
she has given birth
