Rasmussen College NURSING NUR2633Maternal Child Exam 1 study guide

Concept Guide for Week 3 test-chapters: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11  Nutrition in all 3 trimesters o special needs diets  caloric intake increases only slightly and requires only a 300 kcal/day increase from prepregnant needs. (normal ranges from cal/day)  In the first trimester, the average maternal weight gain is 1 to 2.5 kg, and thereafter the recommended weight gain for a woman of normal weight is approximately 0.4 kg per week. For overweight women, the recommended weekly weight gain during the second and third trimesters is 0.3 kg; for underweight women, it is 0.5 kg.  Dairy products are a great source of protein and include eggs, milk, cheese, and yogurt. Other protein sources: soy milk and soy cheese, beans, legumes, peanut butter  Calcium is essential for maintaining bone and tooth mineralization and calcification. During pregnancy, calcium must be available to the fetus for the growth and development of the skeleton and teeth.  Calcium foods: dairy, legumes, dark green leafy vegetables, dried fruits, and nuts. o vitamins pregnancy  calcium requirement: 1,300 mg/day  Vit D requirement: 600 IU (15mcg)  The iron RDA for prepregnant women ages 14 to 18 is 15 mg/day, for women age 19 and older, 18 mg/day, and for pregnant women, this amount increases to 27 mg/day, starting by 12 weeks of gestation