Normal weight BMI - ANSWER 18.5-24.9
Underweight BMI - ANSWER <18.5
Overweight BMI - ANSWER 25-29.9
How much weight should a woman gain during pregnancy with an
OVERWEIGHT BMI of 25.0-29.9? - ANSWER 15-25lbs
How much weight should a woman gain during pregnancy with a
NORMAL BMI of 18.5-24.9? - ANSWER 25-35-lbs
How much weight should a woman gain during pregnancy with an
UNDERWEIGHT BMI <18.5? - ANSWER 28-40lbs
How much Folic Acid should a pregnant patient be taking? - ANSWER
600mcg
Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) - ANSWER Done between
15-22 weeks to test for Down syndrome(low level) and neural tube(high
level) defects.
Quad screening - ANSWER Blood test done at 16-18 weeks. More
reliable indicator of Down syndrome and neural tube defect.
Which vaccine should be given postpartum and why? - ANSWER
Rubella should be given postpartum to reduce the risk of infecting the
child.
How should iron be taken? - ANSWER On an empty stomach with
vitamin C
Underweight BMI - ANSWER <18.5
Overweight BMI - ANSWER 25-29.9
How much weight should a woman gain during pregnancy with an
OVERWEIGHT BMI of 25.0-29.9? - ANSWER 15-25lbs
How much weight should a woman gain during pregnancy with a
NORMAL BMI of 18.5-24.9? - ANSWER 25-35-lbs
How much weight should a woman gain during pregnancy with an
UNDERWEIGHT BMI <18.5? - ANSWER 28-40lbs
How much Folic Acid should a pregnant patient be taking? - ANSWER
600mcg
Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) - ANSWER Done between
15-22 weeks to test for Down syndrome(low level) and neural tube(high
level) defects.
Quad screening - ANSWER Blood test done at 16-18 weeks. More
reliable indicator of Down syndrome and neural tube defect.
Which vaccine should be given postpartum and why? - ANSWER
Rubella should be given postpartum to reduce the risk of infecting the
child.
How should iron be taken? - ANSWER On an empty stomach with
vitamin C
