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What is the duration of a full-term pregnancy?
What is the duration of a full-term pregnancy?
During what stage is the term 'embryo' used?
During what stage is the term 'embryo' used?
What is a key role of the placenta?
What is a key role of the placenta?
What should a mother consume daily before pregnancy to help reduce the risk of neural tube defects?
What should a mother consume daily before pregnancy to help reduce the risk of neural tube defects?
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What lifestyle factor can improve fertility in fathers?
What lifestyle factor can improve fertility in fathers?
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What amount of folic acid should a mother increase to during pregnancy?
What amount of folic acid should a mother increase to during pregnancy?
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During what stage is the term 'fetus' designated?
During what stage is the term 'fetus' designated?
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What is NOT a recommended lifestyle factor for a successful pregnancy?
What is NOT a recommended lifestyle factor for a successful pregnancy?
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What substance does the placenta allow to pass through, posing a risk to the fetus?
What substance does the placenta allow to pass through, posing a risk to the fetus?
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Study Notes
Pregnancy and Infancy Nutrition
- Full-term pregnancy lasts 39-40 weeks, divided into three trimesters.
- Prenatal development: Embryo (weeks 3-8) followed by Fetus (weeks 9-birth).
- Placenta: Crucial for exchanging nutrients, oxygen, and waste products via the umbilical cord. It also releases pregnancy-supporting hormones and acts as a barrier against some substances (e.g., red blood cells, bacteria, large proteins), while allowing others (e.g., alcohol, drugs) to pass.
Key Diet and Lifestyle Factors During Pregnancy
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Father's role:*
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Healthy lifestyle (avoiding smoking, alcohol, drugs) supports fertility and sperm health.
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Nutrient intake (zinc, folate, antioxidants) is crucial.
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Mother's role (Before Pregnancy):*
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Maintain a healthy weight (avoiding underweight and obesity).
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Consume 400 µg of folic acid daily.
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Mother's role (During Pregnancy):*
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Increase folic acid intake to 600 µg daily.
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Avoid smoking, alcohol, and illicit drugs.
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Limit caffeine intake.
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Explore essential nutritional guidelines for pregnancy and infancy. This quiz covers key diet and lifestyle factors crucial for both mothers and fathers before and during pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of nutrition and health for fetal development. Test your knowledge on the roles of nutrients and healthy living in supporting a successful pregnancy.
