HUN 2201 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14-14.5: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Folate Deficiency, Gestational Hypertension
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Conception - point at which a woman"s ovum is fertilized with a man"s sperm. Deficiency problems can occur before the woman knows she"s pregnant. Ex. inadequate folate can result in brain and spinal core defects. 400mcg of folate acid a day recommended for women. Prepregnancy bmi of 19. 8 - 26. 0 kg/m 2 have best chance of. Obese pregnancies associated with pcos (polycystic ovary successful pregnancy syndrome) 3-4x risk of pregnancy related forms of hypertension and diabetes. Begins when sperm and ovum combine to form a zygote. Day 10 blastocyst (internal zygote) is implanted in uterine lining. Outer zygote becomes part of the placenta. Further development leads to formation of an embryo. Week 8 - embryo"s tissues and organs differentiate. Month 3 marks transition into a fetus. Avg weight gain = 25lbs - 35lbs. Overweight women - 0. 6 lbs per week. Obese women - 0. 5 lbs per week. Ex. low fat milk over soft drinks.
