Throughout Development questions with verified
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______ cups of fluid will allow adequate milk production Ans✓✓✓ 13
________ moms are especially at high risk as they are more likely to not seek
proper care during their pregnancy. Ans✓✓✓ Teen
__________ calories, moderate amounts of fat, and a variety of fruits, vegetables,
whole grains, and dairy products will meet the nutritional needs of the lactating
female. Ans✓✓✓ 1800
_____________ is needed for cell development and the synthesis of DBA, as well
as for proper red blood cell development. Without adequate amounts, the
pregnant mom may develop anemia. There is a well established link between
higher incidence of neural tube defects with inadequate intake. All grain products
are now fortified with it as a precautionary measure to lower the risk of neural
tube defects Ans✓✓✓ folate
______________ can lead to preterm delivery, low birth weight infants, and
increased risk for fetal death. Fetus will rob mom of her stores if there isn't
enough in the blood. Combining vitamin C and plant sources of iron can help.
Ans✓✓✓ anemia
______________ stimulates the lobules in the breast, which in turn stimulates the
letdown reflux. Ans✓✓✓ oxytocin
, a balanced diet: Ans✓✓✓ - dietary recommendations during pregnancy are
important to ensure proper nutrient intake
- consist of whole grains, a variety of fruits, a variety of colorful vegetables, low-
fat or fat-free dairy products, healthy fats, and protein
- plant and animal sources of protein should be included, with lean cuts of meat
being preferred (processed should be avoided as well as some fish as they may
contain high mercury)
- prenatal vitamin may be prescribed by the women's doctor to meet any
additional vitamin and mineral requirements
A healthy body weight, properly controlling existing health conditions. and the
avoidance of ___________________ (compounds that can increase the risk of a
birth defect will improve the odds of a healthy pregnancy for both mom and baby.
Ans✓✓✓ teratogens
A mother's milk is able to change composition changes to meet the infant's
individual ____________________. Ans✓✓✓ requirements
adequate weight gain: Ans✓✓✓ - healthy weight gain is about 25-35 pounds
- 1-4 pounds during the first trimester and then 1 pound per week during the
remainder of the pregnancy
- chance of complications increases when a pregnant mom is overweight/obese or
if the baby is larger than normal
after birth, the hormone _____________ is secreted by the pituitary gland to
produce milk. Ans✓✓✓ prolactin