Labor and Support
Finish the sentence:
Good nutrition supports a healthy pregnancy and...
Baby
A pregnant woman should consume 3-4 servings of this food group. Examples include milk, yogurt, and cheese.
What is calcium or dairy?
A common pregnancy symptom, often occurring in the early stages, characterized by nausea and vomiting, despite its name, it can happen at any time of day
What is morning sickness?
This beverage has been linked to premature delivery, mental retardation, birth defects, and low birth weight babies.
What is alcohol?
T/F:
The Hear Her campaign supports CDC's efforts to prevent pregnancy-related deaths by sharing potentially life-saving messages about urgent maternal warning signs.
TRUE
Explanation:
The campaign seeks to encourage partners, friends, family, coworkers, and providers—anyone who supports pregnant and postpartum people—to really listen when she tells you something doesn't feel right. Acting quickly could help save a life.
What are the 3 ways your support system can help during labor?
Communication
Encourage self-care
Support and reassure
A pregnant woman should consume 2-3 servings of this food group. Examples include meat and legumes.
What is protein?
Found in coffee, tea, and chocolate, this may directly affect blood flow to the placenta; has been linked to a higher rate of miscarriage; and may directly affect the baby’s developing cells.
What is caffeine?
T/F: Protein helps build fetal tissues
TRUE
examples include:
-lean meat, beans, and eggs
Name 3 things that increases your risk of preterm labor?
•You’ve had a premature baby in the past
•You’re pregnant with multiples
•You have problems with your cervix or uterus now or in the past.
•Smoking, drinking or drugs
•Being under 20 years old or over 35 years old
•Stress
•Being over or under weight
•Family history
•Getting pregnant too soon after having a baby
•Certain medical conditions
Drinking adequate amounts of this can help reduce swelling and decrease the risk of urinary tract infections during pregnancy.
What is water (or Hydration)?
Wild card:
Give me an example of a food item from each food group that may be on your MyPLATE during your pregnancy.
key* see your pregnancy nutrition handout
Fruit ex
veggie ex
grain ex
protein ex
dairy ex
Fish such as shark, swordfish, king macrel, or tile fish (white snapper) contain high levels of what element?
What is mercury?
REMEMBER:
By eating fish that contain mercury, you can pass the metal to your baby during pregnancy. This can cause brain damage and affect your baby's hearing and vision.
During pregnancy, eat 8 to 12 ounces a week of fish that doesn't have a lot of mercury, including shrimp, salmon, pollock, and catfish..
False
Explaination:
•Going into pre-term labor does not automatically mean that you will have a pre-term birth. But pre-term labor needs medical attention right away. Pre-term babies can be born with serious health problems.
How can pre-term labor be prevented? Name at least 3 out of the examples you've learned today.
•Avoid smoking (including secondhand smoke), alcohol and drugs
•Eat a well-balanced diet with foods that contain folic acid and iron
•Be active every day for at least 30 minutes
•Reduce stress levels as much as possible
•Get medical conditions under control
•See your healthcare provider regularly
Eating small frequent meals will help with this ailment; you can also try drinking milk prior to eating.
What is heartburn?
This food item should be heated until STEAMING HOT to prevent listeria?
What is Deli meat?
listeria: is a bacteria that can cause stillborn birth, premature birth or severe illness or death of your newborn.
Listeria is found in: Raw meat, unpasteurized milk and milk products, deli meats, hot dogs, and soft cheeses.
Delivery of the placenta is MUCH easier than delivery of baby
True
Explanation:
Usually, the placenta will slide out effortlessly but sometimes mom needs to give one more push to get it out. You may even have an urge to push.
Your doctor will do an examination to be sure all pieces of the placenta are intact, and if not, they will check to be sure nothing was left inside the uterus.
Name 3 out of the 7 signs and symptoms of preterm labor you've learned today.
•Change in vaginal discharge (watery, mucus, or bloody) or more vaginal discharge than usual
•Pressure in your pelvis or lower belly, like your baby is pushing down
•Constant low, dull backache
•Belly cramps with or without diarrhea
•Regular or frequent contractions that will make your belly tighten. May or may not be painful
•Your water breaks
•CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS
____ is a B vitamin that can help protect your unborn baby from birth defects of the brain and spinal cord. This can occur during the first weeks of pregnancy. All women during child bearing years should receive a good source of _____ daily.
What is folate or folic acid?
Good Sources of Folic Acid: Fortified cereals (added essential vitamins and minerals to improve the nutritional quality), dark leafy vegetables, dried beans, liver, citrus fruit, and also added to many prenatal vitamins.
What are 2 examples of "ways to curb unhealthy cravings??
-eat breakfast
-eat small, frequent meals
-get plenty of exercise
-have lots of emotional support
"This uncooked dish, popular in Japanese cuisine, can increase the risk of parasitic infections or listeria."
What is sushi (containing raw fish)?
In regards to TRUE labor, walking tends to weaken contractions.
FALSE
Explanation:walking tends to make contractions STRONGER because it...