How long is it recommended to breastfeed a baby? - Answers At least 1 year
What is the WIC Program? - Answers A special supplemental program for women, infants, and
children. Federally funded program that provides nutrition and counseling.
How can preeclampsia impact the mother and baby? - Answers Preeclampsia involves elevated
blood pressure, rapid increase in body weight, protein in urine, and edema.
What are the weight gain recommendations during pregnancy? - Answers Normal Weight
Women: 25-35 lbs
Underweight Women: 40 lbs
Overweight: 15-25 lbs
Obese: 11-20 lbs
What is colostrum? - Answers Breast milk produced by the breast for up to a week after delivery
How does oxytocin play a role in breastfeeding? - Answers Releases milk from the milk-
producing glands and its movement through the milk ducts and storage sinuses
What is Gestational Diabetes? - Answers High blood glucose levels that develop in a pregnant
women. Mother has a 35-60% chance of developing diabetes in 5-10 years
What contributes to maternal weight gain during pregnancy? - Answers - Blood volume
increases by 50%
- Placenta develops
- Body fat increases
- Uterus enlarges, muscles and ligaments relax to accommodate fetus
Where does the majority of calories for an infant need to be from? - Answers Fat
1st 6 months—about 55% of their energy as fat
2nd 6 months—about 40% of their energy as fat
What nutrients are commonly deficient during pregnancy? - Answers Vitamin D and K
What nutrients does a mother need during lactation? - Answers 1st 6 months: Additional 300
Cals/Day
2nd 6 months: Additional 400 Cals/Day