week 18

Question 1

antenatal/ prenatal

Answer 1

before birth

Question 2

how long does WHO recognise post partum

Answer 2

6 weeks

Question 3

how long does UK define post partum

Answer 3

12 months

Question 4

what is the biggest cause of maternal mortality

Answer 4

pre-eclampsia

Question 5

how many women suffer from excessive gestational weight gain

Answer 5

40%

Question 6

how many women suffer from gestational diabetes

Answer 6

10

Question 7

how many women siffer from gestational hypertension

Answer 7

10%

Question 8

how many women supposedly suffer from antenatal depression

Answer 8

13%

Question 9

how much higher is mortality rate for black and Asian women

Answer 9

Asian: x2
black: x4

Question 10

how many doctors appointments are pregnant women offered

Answer 10

10 for first
7 for other pregnancies

Question 11

what is the recommended PA level for pregnant women currently

Answer 11

150 mins moderate intensity activity per eek and 2x strength sessions

Question 12

what were the guidlines published in 1985 america

Answer 12

HR limitation at 140 and exercise not to last longer than 15 mins at a time

Question 13

what are the 4 recommendations to avoid

Answer 13

1. sports with high risk of injury
2. sports with high physiological risk factors
3. lying in a supine position
4. if not currently active, avoid vigorous intensity activity

Question 14

what is the reccomendation for returning to water based activities after birth

Answer 14

wait 7 days until lochia after lochia has stopped

Question 15

three reasons pregnant and postpartum women aren’t active:

Answer 15

1. cultural beliefs
2. barriers including time, childcare, self-esteem, breastfeeding, discomfort, depression, fatigue
3. lack of consistent evidence/ knowledge