PRENATAL CARE – HEALTHY

PREGNANCY
PRENATAL
CARE
Say NO to: Say YES to:
 Good nutrition- The
Drugs single most important
factor in prenatal
not care
prescribed  Proper weight
 Scheduled doctor
by her visits
physician – can help prevent
serious complications
Alcohol  Moderate exercise
Smoking  Enough rest
 Good Hygiene
X-rays  Sensible personal care
in other
WEIGHT GAIN DURING
PREGNANCY

 Weight Gain should be slow at first.

 Approximately 3 pounds in first 3 months.
 Last 6 moths, steady increase of about 1 pound
per week.
 Recommended weight gain during pregnancy is 24-
30 pounds
DISTRIBUTION OF PREGNANCY WEIGHT
GAIN
PARTS OF DEVELOPING
FETUS

A. Placenta: The tissue which connects the fetus to

mother’s uterus.
B. Umbilical Cord: Long tube which connects the
placenta to the developing fetus. Nourishment and
oxygen are carried to fetus and waste products are
removed through this cord.
C. Fetus: Name for unborn baby from about the 7th/ 8th week
of pregnancy.
D. Uterus: Organ in which baby grows until birth.
PROPER
NUTRITION
Reasons why proper nutrition is important
during pregnancy:
 Weight gain of 24-30 pounds
 Unborn child is totally dependent on mother
for nourishment
 Mother’s reserve nutrients and diet can be
depleted if her diet is not adequate
 Dietary deficiencies will contribute to low birth
weight and premature babies, as well as birth
defects such as brain abnormalities and
spina bifida.
 The addition of folic acid to the diet is crucial.
4000 unnecessary cases of spina bifida can be
prevented each year with either a vitamin
supplement or adding folic acid to the diet.
 During pregnancy at least one of the following
foods high in folic acid, should be consumed
daily:
 Green leafy vegetables, asparagus
 Dried beans (pinto, lima…)

 Citrus fruits and juices

 Whole grain breads and cereals

 liver
GUIDELINES FOR HEALTHY
EATING
 Focus on Fruits: 2 cups each day = 1
banana, 1 large orange, ¼ cup dried fruit
 Vary your veggies: Eat more dark
green veggies such as broccoli,
spinach, 3-4 servings per day; serving is
about ½ cup.
 Get your calcium rich foods: 3 cups of low-fat
or fat-free milk or equivalent of another food;
cheese 1 ½ ounces = 1 cup milk
 Make half your grains Whole; Eat at least 3
ounces of whole-grain cereal, breads,
crackers, rice or pasta everyday; 1 ounce
= 1 slice bread
 Go Lean with Protein: Choose lean
meats and poultry; Vary your
choices with more fish, dried beans, nuts
and seeds.
TEEN
DIETS
 Teens have special nutritional needs
because their bodies are still growing and
developing.
 It is especially important for pregnant teens
to cut out the junk food (or keep to a
minimum) and have enough calcium and iron
in their diet.
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Name Period Date

Do’s & Don’ts

Weight Gain
Distribution of
Weight
Nutrition

PRENATAL CARE –
HEALTHY PREGNANCY
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Guidelines
 Focus on Fruits: = 1 banana, 1 large
orange, ¼ cup dried fruit
 Vary your veggies: Eat more veggies such as
broccoli, spinach; 3-4 servings per day; serving is about
 Get your rich foods: 3 cups of low-fat or fat-free milk
or
equivalent calcium rich food; 1 ½ ounces = 1 cup milk
 Make half your grains ; Eat at least 3 ounces of
whole- grain cereal, breads, crackers, rice or pasta everyday;
 Go : Choose lean meats and poultry;
Vary
your choices with more , nuts and
seeds
 have special nutritional needs because their bodies are still
growing .
 It is especially important for pregnant teens to
(or keep to a minimum) and have
enough
 NUTRITION DURING
PREGNANCY
Reasons why proper nutrition is important during
pregnancy:
 Weight gain of pounds
 Unborn child is
for nourishment
 Mother’s nutrients and diet
can be if her diet is not
 will contribute to low birth weight and premature
babies, as well
abnormalities
and .
 The addition of to the diet is crucial.
unnecessary cases of spina bifida can be
prevented each year with either a or adding
folic acid to the diet.
 During pregnancy at least of the following
foods high in
folic acid, should be consumed daily:
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CARE
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Weight Gain During

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 Last months, steady increase of about
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 Recommended weight gain during pregnancy is pounds
DISTRIBUTION OF PREGNANCY WEIGHT
GAIN