a mother can do a lot to improve the chances of having a healthy baby prenatal care should begin...
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Nutrition Increase micronutrients: A pregnant female needs more than any other time in her life Calcium: Bones, teeth, healthy nerves and muscles Protein: muscle formation Iron: Red blood cells -The fetus will draw iron from the mother, leaving her exhausted and anemic Folic acid : Reduces birth defects -Spinal bifida: neural tube that contains the central nervous system -Folic acid helps close the tubeTRANSCRIPT
A MOTHER CAN DO A LOT TO IMPROVE THE CHANCES OF HAVING A HEALTHY BABY
PRENATAL CARE SHOULD BEGIN AFTER CONFIRMING PREGNANCY
PRENATAL CARE:STEPS A PREGNANT FEMALE CAN TAKE TO PROVIDE FOR HER OWN HEALTH AND THE HEALTH OF HER BABY
Chapter 19Lesson 2-Prenatal Care
Who will provide prenatal care besides the general practitioner?
Obstetrician: Doctor who specializes in care of a female & her
developing baby
Certified nurse-midwife: An advanced practical nurse who specializes in
prenatal care & delivering babies Can do gynological check-ups Planned pregnancy information
Both educate the mother to important health behaviors
Nutrition
Increase micronutrients: A pregnant female needs more than any other time in her life
Calcium: Bones, teeth, healthy nerves and muscles Protein: muscle formation Iron: Red blood cells
-The fetus will draw iron from the mother, leaving her exhausted and anemic
Folic acid: Reduces birth defects-Spinal bifida: neural tube that contains the central nervous system-Folic acid helps close the tube
Spina Bifida
Weight Gain
Addition calories neededHealth care professionals suggest a healthy weight
gain between 25 and 35 poundsWeight reduction can harm the fetus
Caffeine: A high intake has been linked to an increase risk of
birth defects & low birth weight
Its highly recommended to add a exercise program during pregnancy
Health of the Fetus
Medicines, Drugs, & Pregnancy Take meds/supplements only with a health
professionals approval
Can pose a serious threat to the fetus-Birth defects, premature labor, miscarriage, mental retardation-Born addicted to drugs-Withdrawal symptoms-baby may be hypersensitive & irritable (cry for hours)-The baby may tremble or jerk-The baby may fail to bond with its parents
Alcohol & Pregnancy
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)A group of alcohol related birth defects that
include both physical and mental problems
Permanent DamageMental retardationSlow growthLearning disabilitiesPhysical deformities: (small skull, abnormal
facial features, heart defects, cleft palate, hip dislocation)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome features
Tobacco and Pregnancy
Born Premature with low birth weightAccounts for 30% low birth rates14% premature births10% of all infant deaths
Leading cause of death in baby’s 1st year (SIDS)
Increased risk of bronchitis & pneumonia
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome