Exam 10: Nutrition Through the Life Span - Pregnancy and Infancy
List several maternal discomforts of pregnancy and describe strategies that may be implemented to counteract some of these symptoms.
because of the changes occurring in the body during pregnancy, a woman is likely to experience one or more symptoms of discomfort, such as heartburn, constipation, or nausea. Heartburn occurs as stomach acid refluxes into the esophagus after eating; it often develops with increased pressure on the stomach from the growing fetus. A woman can counteract heartburn by sitting up while eating, and eating small but frequent meals. Constipation develops when pregnancy hormones change the muscle tone of the intestinal tract. Constipation can be managed by increasing fiber intake and drinking plenty of fluids. Nausea is a common discomfort of pregnancy; it occurs because of hormone changes that increase a woman's sensitivity to tastes and smells. Nausea is often managed by avoiding strong-smelling foods and eating dry toast or crackers.
Carrie is days away from delivering her first baby. She has been contemplating breastfeeding for its nutritional and immunological benefits, and has been reading about breastfeeding and talking to mothers who breastfed their babies. The birthing center where she receives prenatal care, and where she will deliver her baby, has scheduled Carrie to meet with its lactation expert. Carrie has read the birthing center's "Guide to Successful Breastfeeding," and is prepared to ask the lactation expert about relaxation techniques. Not only is Carrie "high-strung" by nature, but she is quite anxious about the childbirth process, let alone the prospect of breastfeeding. Imagine you are the lactation expert who is counseling Carrie.
-Carrie's infant can be expected to need about how many feedings per 24-hour period during the first month or so?
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A physician has recommended that a pregnant mother take a daily multivitamin-mineral supplement to support nutrient intake during pregnancy. This type of supplement typically contains more of which elements designed for prenatal nutrition?
A woman who has gained 50 pounds during her pregnancy asks about weight loss after delivery of the baby. The typical woman who gains excess weight during pregnancy often has which weight loss outcome?
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) include what associated characteristics at birth?
What factor contributes to an iron deficiency risk for Deborah?
A pregnant woman with low hemoglobin must take a 30 mg iron supplement. To enhance iron absorption, the woman should take the supplement _____.
A lactating mother wants to breastfeed but she has a short-term prescription for antibiotics that have been shown to cross into breast milk and that could affect her baby. What solution is most appropriate in this situation to protect the health of this mother and her baby?
Obese pregnant women face a variety of potential health complications because of their weight, including premature delivery, gestational diabetes, and _____.
A pregnant woman can protect against lead toxicity by increasing dietary calcium intake.
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