reflection journal 3-16-12 what did you learn from doing your pregnancy booklets? how did you feel...
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Reflection Journal3-16-12
What did you learn from doing your Pregnancy booklets? How did you feel about watching the Miracle of Life (natural birth, water birth, c-section? Did you realize that it was so much into delivering a baby?
Good Hygiene
If you already have good hygiene habits you should continue the same routine when you are pregnant
IF NOT…. Then you need to develop daily hygiene routines that consist of : Bathing Brushing your teeth (twice a day) Etc…
Clothing-Comfort in clothing & shoes is KEY!
Usually by the 4th month (teens can often wait until 6th month) you will need clothing that is not tight fitting. Loose fitting loose do not
restrict blood circulation Most choose maternity
clothes When selecting maternity
clothes you still choose maternity clothes in your same size.
ALL your clothing will need to change– Bras, shoes etc..
Exercise
Physical activity helps keep her body in shape which can help her have an easier pregnancy and Labor
Always check with Doctor before exercising.. generally you can continue any exercise plan you normally do.
Exercise Walking is the best
exercise for pregnant women.
Late in pregnancy doctors may recommend to stop exercising until the baby is born
Exercise Warning signs
Stop exercising and contact doctor if you notice the following signs:
Pain Cramps in the uterus Blood or fluid Dizziness
Exercise during Pregnancy
Reduces fatigue and helps manage stress Increases endurance and strengthening
muscles Help relieve back pressure Improve posture and balance Improve circulation & lowers
blood pressure Helps prepare for the strain of labor. Improve self image. Regain figure faster.
Weight Gain
25-35 pounds Total (average weight)
Two and five pounds in the first trimester
About one pound per week for the rest of your pregnancy.
Distribution o f Weight Gain
WEIGHT GAIN In POUNDS7.5 – 8.5
7.54
2.72
1.81.510
28-29 Pounds Total
AREA Fetus Stores of Fat & Protein Blood Tissue Fluids Uterus Amniotic Fluid Placenta & Cord Breasts
Other considerations:
No medications, including over-the counter drugs, unless approved by your doctor.
No drugs or alcohol. No x-rays. No saunas and hot tubs. No vaccinations during pregnancy. Avoid cats, cattle, sheep and pigs.
They have a parasite that causes toxoplasmosis.
Exercises
1. Stretches for lower back
2. Upper back stretch
3. Pelvic Tilts
4. Kegels
Why would it be important for women to eat well during pregnancy?
Preparation for pregnancy
A mother brings to her pregnancy, all of her previous life experiences; diet, food habits, attitudes.
Birth defects occur before the 10th week of pregnancy.
The outcome of her baby’s health depends on mother’s nutritional state.
If nutrients are lacking the mother suffers first and then the baby suffers.
Continued…
When a women's body is properly nourished, her body stores nutrients.
The baby's optimum growth depends on the nutrients provided by the mother
If the mother doesn’t eat enough the mother body and the baby are competing for nutrients she does consume
Bad diet can cause:
Premature birth Low birth weight Feeble, weak Inability to breast feed Deformed babies complications at birth Depression Babies have fewer brain cells
Food Pyramid
Fatssparingly
Milk Meat3-4 2-3
A pregnant woman needs an extra 300 calories per
day.
Recommended Daily Allowance:
Normal Pregnant
F MCalories 2,200 2,800 +300
Bread 9 11 9-11
Vegetables 4 9 4-5
Fruit 3 4 3-4
Milk 3 3 3-4
Meat 2 (6oz) 3 (7oz) 2-3
WATER
Essential part of a healthy pregnancy
Water supports fetus development
A pregnant women needs at least 8 glasses of water
Good “fast” food
1. Single serve fruit bowls
2. Soy milk
3. Tuna fish
4. Raisins
5. Yogurt
6. Easy-to-make trail mix
7. Salad Bar
8. Baby carrots
9. String Cheese
10. Boxed, calcium fortified orange juice
11. Single-serve boxes of cereal
12. Single-serve cottage cheese bowl
Foods to avoid:
1. Ramen Noodles
2. Sodas
3. Pre-packaged lunches
(like lunchables)
4. Almost all prepared, frozen meals
5. FRIED foods
3 trimestersPut info on BIG INDEX
CARDS
What happens in each?
1st Trimester0-12 weeks
a pregnant woman usually gain a total of two-to-four pounds
the face, eyes, ears, and limbs begin to develop
She has to urinate more than usual and her breasts are enlarging. (month 2)
morning sickness usually begin
increased urination due to pressure on her bladder
all organs first present
2nd Trimester13-20 weeks
3 inches long.
a fetus begins to suck its thumb, swallow, hiccup, and move around
a fetus grow hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows
3rd trimester29-40 weeks
a pregnant woman often have leg cramps, shortness of breath, and rest that is interrupted by kicking of the fetus
false labor pains sometimes
8th mth: react to loud noises with a reflex jerking action.
have a change in posture