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30 mL = 1 oz
what can help discomforts in 2nd/3rd trimester?
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, -eat small and more frequent meals
-use low-sodium
-avoid overeating
-practice frequent dorsiflexion of feet
-elevate legs when sitting or resting
-avoid tight garters around legs
-wear ted hose
-avoid crossing legs, standing for long periods
What is mastitis?
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infection of the breast
flu like symptoms occur
what is the foramen ovale and purpose?
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it shunts the blood from the right atrium to the left atrium, to the left
ventricle, then aorta
this is to bypass the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery, therefore by
passing the lungs
-results in better oxygenated fetal blood directed to the myocardium and
the brain
· Safe Formula Preparation?
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, -parents should be instructed to follow directions on the formula container
label precisely
-too much water will dilute the nutrients/calories= undernourishment,
insufficient weight gain, water intoxication
-too little water will concentrate the nutrients and calories= taxing to
immature kidneys and digestive system as well as dehydration
special considerations for nutrition in pregnancy?
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-avoid fish with high mercury (deep sea fish)
-oily fish healthy: contain omega 3 fatty acids (canned light tuna, shrimp,
salmon, trout)
*keep prepared food refrigerated W/I 2hrs, avoid hot dogs and lunch meat,
avoid soft cheeses
when does fetal kick counts start?
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Begins at approximately 28 gestational weeks
newborn normal temperature
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