Exam 16: Pregnancy and Lactation

Sudha is in her first trimester of pregnancy.Which of the following micronutrients is a nutrient of public health concern that applies to her condition?

Which of the following happen(s)during pregnancy? (Check all that apply. ) _____The embryo/fetus derives nourishment directly from its mother's bloodstream. ____Embryonic development begins about 2 weeks after conception. _____The pregnancy period is divided into quarters that each last about 2.5 months. ____The uterus protects the embryo/fetus as it develops and grows.

Belle is pregnant with her first baby.During a routine prenatal visit with her doctor,Belle was told she has developed a condition that is associated with pregnancy.This condition increases the risk that she will give birth to a baby that weighs more than 8.8 pounds.Based on this information,Belle has _____.

Michelle is considering whether she should exclusively breastfeed or formula-feed her new baby.To encourage Michelle to breastfeed,you provide some facts,including all of the following information,except _____.

Which of the following substances is a lipid that is necessary for the proper development of an infant's nervous system?

Cindy is pregnant with her first baby.Recently,she began to eat clay from a hole that she dug in her yard.Cindy's behavior is an example of _____.

Human milk is naturally a rich source of

During the first few days after giving birth,the new mother's breasts produce _____.

Some women crave non-food items during pregnancy.This behavior is called _____.

Check all the accurate statements. ____Fetal alcohol syndrome is the most devastating form of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. ____Exposure to lead may cause miscarriage,low birth weight,preterm delivery,and cognitive delays in the offspring. _____Prenatal exposure to iron increases the risk of mortality in the newborn infant. _____To reduce the risk of toxoplasmosis,pregnant women should avoid dogs and especially,exposure to dog feces.

Treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum often includes hospitalization and the administration of intravenous fluids containing glucose,electrolytes,and vitamins to restore the pregnant woman's health.

Fetal alcohol syndrome is characterized by severe birth defects that occur in infants whose mothers

Ashley is due to give birth to a girl in March.Before she became pregnant,Ashley weighed 125 pounds and was in the healthy BMI range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

The placenta _____.

Lisa is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2250 kcal/day.Based on this information,what would be her daily energy requirement during her first trimester of pregnancy?

Emma is a 25-year-old pregnant woman.Her need for _____ is 50% higher than before she became pregnant.

Kristan is due to give birth to a boy in September.Before she became pregnant,Kristan weighed 160 pounds,which was in the overweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

A mother should not breastfeed her child if _________.(Check all that apply. ) ____she is taking certain prescription medicines ____she has active tuberculosis ____she has HIV infection ____she drinks an excessive amount of alcohol

Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains _____.

After Ariel gave birth to a healthy baby boy,the physician immediately placed the baby next to Ariel's breast so the infant could begin breastfeeding.This practice _____.