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What can excessive intake of vitamins and minerals during pregnancy lead to?
What can excessive intake of vitamins and minerals during pregnancy lead to?
- Neural Tube Defect
- Hypertension, gestational diabetes, postpartum infection
- Nausea
- Birth defects, premature birth, low birth weight (correct)
What may inadequate intake of B-vitamins, vitamin E lead to during pregnancy?
What may inadequate intake of B-vitamins, vitamin E lead to during pregnancy?
- Neural Tube Defect
- Large newborn
- Orofacial clefts, reduced intellect, altered behaviors (correct)
- Hypertension, gestational diabetes, postpartum infection
What is a potential consequence of inadequate folate intake during pregnancy?
What is a potential consequence of inadequate folate intake during pregnancy?
- Neural Tube Defect (correct)
- Large newborn
- Hypertension, gestational diabetes, postpartum infection
- Nausea
What can weight gain during pregnancy cause?
What can weight gain during pregnancy cause?
What should be avoided to manage nausea during pregnancy?
What should be avoided to manage nausea during pregnancy?
Flashcards
What can happen if you take too many vitamins and minerals during pregnancy?
What can happen if you take too many vitamins and minerals during pregnancy?
Taking too many vitamins and minerals during pregnancy can cause problems for the baby, like birth defects or being born too early and too small.
What can happen if you don't get enough B vitamins and vitamin E while pregnant?
What can happen if you don't get enough B vitamins and vitamin E while pregnant?
Not getting enough B vitamins and vitamin E can lead to problems like cleft lip or palate, lower intelligence, and behavioral issues in the baby.
What can happen if you don't get enough folate during pregnancy?
What can happen if you don't get enough folate during pregnancy?
Not getting enough folate during pregnancy can lead to a serious birth defect called neural tube defect, which affects the baby's brain and spine.
What can happen if you gain too much weight during pregnancy?
What can happen if you gain too much weight during pregnancy?
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What should you avoid to manage nausea during pregnancy?
What should you avoid to manage nausea during pregnancy?
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Study Notes
Pregnancy Trimesters
- Pregnancy consists of three trimesters.
- The first trimester spans from 4 to 12 weeks, during which organs develop and the central nervous system (CNS) develops.
- The skeletal structure hardens from cartilage to bone around 4 weeks.
First Trimester Development
- Organ development occurs between 4 to 12 weeks.
Second Trimester Development
- Growth and development continue between 13 to 14 weeks.
- Teeth calcify around 20 weeks.
- The fetus can survive outside the womb around 24 weeks.
Third Trimester Development
- Growth and development continue.
- Storage of iron and other nutrients occurs between 36 to 40 weeks.
- Development of necessary fat tissue occurs between 36 to 40 weeks.
Weight Gain in Pregnancy
- Weight gain is small in the first trimester.
- Rapid weight gain occurs in the second trimester.
- Slower weight gain occurs in the third trimester.
- The average weight gain during pregnancy is 24 lbs.
Nutritional Problems
- Inadequate folate intake can lead to Neural Tube Defects.
- Folate and vitamin supplementation can help prevent Neural Tube Defects.
Pre-eclampsia
- Sudden weight gain after the 20th week of pregnancy may indicate water retention and possible onset of pre-eclampsia.
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Test your knowledge of pregnancy nutrition and development with this quiz. Explore the key milestones and changes that occur during each trimester, from organ development to fetal viability outside the womb.
