Nutrition
How much Folic Acid shall a woman consume everyday?
400 micrograms
What should you do if you think you're pregnant?
Call your health care provider to schedule your first prenatal appointment.
What are some exercises to try?
Dancing, Swimming, Yoga, Biking, and Walking
What could some infections in pregnancy cause or contribute to?
Miscarriage, Preterm labor, Stillbirth, Low birth weight
What is a C-Section?
A method/operation of making incisions and retrieving the baby or babies from the uterus
Red meat, eggs, tofu, and salmon provide what vitamin?
Iron
What are OB/GYNs?
Doctors who specialize in pregnancy and childbirth, as well as women's health care
Whats safe during pregnancy?
gentle fluid movements that are easy on the joints (like swimming and yoga) and jumping movements that are harder on the joints (like jogging or aerobics)
What is Preterm Labor?
labor that begins before 37 weeks of pregnancy
What is a Birthing Center?
A homey, low-tech birthing option for moms-to-be who desire a natural childbirth experience. Usually not attached to a hospital. Midwives tend to deliver babies.
When disease-causing bacteria, viruses, or parasites contaminate food, they can trigger...
Food Poisoning
What happens at the first visit?
Pregnancy test, figure out how many weeks pregnant you are, and predict delivery date
When does exercise become too much?
When it becomes too hard to breathe, dizziness occurs, and/or lightheadedness
What is the neural tube defect?
Spina Bifida
What are some delivery options?
Natural Vaginal Birth, Medicated Vaginal Childbirth, C-Section
____ ____ is made up of a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body against infectious organisms and other invaders
The Immune System
What options do you have when choosing a health care provider to counsel and treat you during your pregnancy?
Obstetricians, OB/GYNs, Family practitioners, and Certified nurse-midwives
How does exercising during pregnancy benefit mothers?
Minimizes complications, speed recovery, and lessen pain
What is the loss of pregnancy after the 20th week of pregnancy called?
Stillbirth
Who assists in delivering your baby?
OB/GYNs, Certified nurse midwives, Labor and delivery nurses, Doulas, and Anesthesiologists
What nutritious foods will boost your baby's growth and development?
If you're healthy and have no complicating risk factors, most health care providers will want to see you how much?
Every 4 weeks until the 28th week of pregnancy, then every 2 weeks until 36 weeks, then once a week until delivery
Any activities that include a risk of getting hit in the belly, a sudden change of direction, bouncing, or leaping
What is it called when the body doesn't have enough Iron?
Iron-deficiency anemia
What are ALL options to have a baby?
Home, Birthing Center, Hospital