NURS 3334 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Neural Tube Defect, Extra Ea-300, Neural Tube
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***malnutrition during hypertrophic growth reversible: overall, antenatal malnutrition may cause 15% reduction in brain cells, antenatal + postnatal malnutrition may cause 60% reduction. General pregnancy requirements: folic acid very important first trimester. Pregnancy weight gain: maternal weight gain wnl associated with, decreased rate of prematurity/ iugr/ sga, better postnatal growth, fewer negative outcomes related to. Lbw or maternal chronic disease: fetal/ infant brain growth 15 weeks gest. 2: directly related to maternal nutrition, **precise optimal weight gain years. Weight gain during pregnancy: reexamining the guide: approx. If unexpected pattern nurse must explore possible reasons: excess intake, fluid retention, pih, etc. ) Pregnancy requirements **quality*: caloric / protein needs of mother intertwined, **protein needs in pregnancy 60 gms (15 grams over non-pregnant) for metabolism, tissue synthesis and repair. Pregnancy requirements: fat soluble vitamins: vitamins a,d,e,k, stored in body, deficiencies rare, supplements are not recommended-excessive amounts can be associated with certain congenital defects.
