Nutrition in Pregnancy Nutrition and inter-professional care in pregnancy is a very important dimension and part of a woman's pregnancy from start to finish. Nutrition is important because pregnancy represents the very beginning of a baby's development and it is important that both the pregnant woman and the fetus be supplied with needed nutrients such as vitamins and what-not during the pregnancy process so that the baby is born healthy and the woman having the baby remains healthy. While some…

Pregnancy is the most important stage in the majority of woman’s life. This period brings a lot of changing for the pregnant, and a lot of doubts as well. And the purpose of this lecture is to elucidate some common doubts that woman have about this subject and give a lot of hints and advises to make this period even better and enjoyable. In the lecture “Optimizing your pregnancy: Healthy Pregnancy” (2012), Aziz points out some aspects that pregnant should care about. Some of this aspects are: what…

Nutrition during Pregnancy by Amy V. Haas [Editor's Note: This article first appeared in Having a Baby Today Issue 5, Spring 2002.] Photos by Jennifer Rosenberg The single most important thing that you can do for your baby is to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. A well-balanced diet is one that includes foods from all food groups in appropriate amounts, so as to ensure proper nutrition. Proper nutrition ensures that all essential nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, minerals and…

Everyone knows that a healthy pregnancy requires special care. A healthy diet accompanied by moderate exercise is very important as it will cause the fetus has a great development and thus a pregnancy will be much better, but staying healthy during pregnancy depends on you, so it's crucial to arm yourself with information about the many ways to keep you and your baby as healthy as possible. A healthy diet is very important because the deficiency of some nutrients can cause various adverse effects…

Chapter - 5 Maternal Nutrition in Pregnancy Nutrition and pregnancy refers to the nutrient intake, and dietary planning that is undertaken before, during and after pregnancy. The conception and the subsequent weeks afterwards is the time when it is at its most vulnerable, as it is the time when the organs and systems develop within. The enegy used to create these systems comes from the energy and nutrients in the mother’s circulation, and around the lining of the womb, such is the reason why…

The Development of Human Life during the Three Stages of Pregnancy Specific Purpose Statement: After listening to my speech, my audience will be informed about the three stages of pregnancy which includes the first, second and third trimester. Introduction: I. Has any of you experienced or know somebody who has experienced the stages of pregnancy? II. Pregnancy is the most beautiful phase of life. You can feel an abstract feeling of motherhood. The feeling of new life growing inside of you is very…

It is in human nature to want better for your children than you previously had Nutrition during pregnancy is extremely important during fetal growth and development Micronutrients are necessary for normal growth and development of the fetus and deficiencies have been found to be associated with fetal growth retardation and small for gestational age infants (9). Even some animal models have shown that micronutrient deficiencies during pregnancy can potentially increase adiposity to the offspring at…

hematologic system and in haemostasis during pregnancy are important for maternal and foetal homoeostasis. The dramatic changes of pregnancy increase the demands of nutrient intake to support the mother and foetus. Iron is an essential nutrient required during pregnancy because it is required to create new red blood cells during pregnancy that is essential to synthesise haemoglobin so that oxygen can be transported between the mother and foetus. During pregnancy, the volumes of both blood and plasma…

Pregnancy Stages: Your Baby, Your Body Best wishes, you will be expectant! As well as you will be most likely inquiring and a tiny nervous concerning what's going to occur with all your system plus your baby over the future 9 months. Below are a few highlights. The initial Trimester (You've Bought some sort of Secret) For many of us females, particularly first-time mothers, it really is extremely difficult for any person to share with there're expectant throughout the first trimester. Like a brand-new…

Teaching Project Exercise and Nutrition during pregnancy By: Logan Machin Description of family and patient and their learning needs: Patient is Katy Press. Katy is a 32 year old female with a history of being obese and is currently 26 weeks pregnant with her first child. Katy came into hospital with concerns regarding the health of her developing child in regards to her personal health and lifestyle choices. She has a medical history of mild hypertension, poor diet, and slight osteopenia…