NR 327 Exam 2 Study Guides / NR327 Exam 2 Study Guides: Maternal-Child Nursing:
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Nutrition
Calorie needs each trimester of pregnancy and postpartum:
About 2,200-2,900 kcal/day
1st Trimester:No extra calories
2nd Trimester:340 calories/day
3rd Trimester: 452 calories/day
Pregnancy weight gain (recommended):
1st Trimester:Gain 1-4 lbs. during 1st trimester
2nd& 3rd Trimester: Gain 2-4 lbs. per month (about 1 lb. per week)
o Normal:25-35 lbs.
o Underweight:28-40 lbs.
o Overweight: 15-25 lbs.
o Obese: 11-20 lbs.
Foods high in calcium/folate/protein/complex carbohydrates
Calcium:1,000 mg/day; dairy, salmon, meat, turkey, liver, peas, raisons, tofu,
broccoli, fortified juice, sardines, legumes, black strap molasses, and pumpkin
seeds
Folate:400 mg before pregnancy and 600 mg during pregnancy; leafy greens
Protein:71g/day; to build muscles, skin, hair, organs. Meat, chicken, fish, dairy,
legumes, nuts and eggs.
Complex Carbs:Starches; cereal, pasta, and potatoes.
Vegan/vegetarian during pregnancy: Calcium, iron, zinc, riboflavin, vitamins D, B12,
and B6 supplements are needed.
Foods to avoid in pregnancy (food safety in pregnancy)
Pre-made deli salads (egg, pasta, chicken, macaroni, potato, etc.)
Raw sprouts
Raw seafood
Cold cut meats/Luncheon meats
Cold Hotdogs
Unpasteurized juice, cider, and milk
Soft cheese and cheese made from unpasteurized milk
Undercooked Eggs
Undercooked meat and poultry
Foods to help with constipation in pregnancy
Increase fluids. Foods high in fiber; apples, strawberries, pears, carrots, corn,
potatoes, broccoli, whole grains, whole wheat bread, bran muffins, bran cereals,
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Nutrition
Calorie needs each trimester of pregnancy and postpartum:
About 2,200-2,900 kcal/day
1st Trimester:No extra calories
2nd Trimester:340 calories/day
3rd Trimester: 452 calories/day
Pregnancy weight gain (recommended):
1st Trimester:Gain 1-4 lbs. during 1st trimester
2nd& 3rd Trimester: Gain 2-4 lbs. per month (about 1 lb. per week)
o Normal:25-35 lbs.
o Underweight:28-40 lbs.
o Overweight: 15-25 lbs.
o Obese: 11-20 lbs.
Foods high in calcium/folate/protein/complex carbohydrates
Calcium:1,000 mg/day; dairy, salmon, meat, turkey, liver, peas, raisons, tofu,
broccoli, fortified juice, sardines, legumes, black strap molasses, and pumpkin
seeds
Folate:400 mg before pregnancy and 600 mg during pregnancy; leafy greens
Protein:71g/day; to build muscles, skin, hair, organs. Meat, chicken, fish, dairy,
legumes, nuts and eggs.
Complex Carbs:Starches; cereal, pasta, and potatoes.
Vegan/vegetarian during pregnancy: Calcium, iron, zinc, riboflavin, vitamins D, B12,
and B6 supplements are needed.
Foods to avoid in pregnancy (food safety in pregnancy)
Pre-made deli salads (egg, pasta, chicken, macaroni, potato, etc.)
Raw sprouts
Raw seafood
Cold cut meats/Luncheon meats
Cold Hotdogs
Unpasteurized juice, cider, and milk
Soft cheese and cheese made from unpasteurized milk
Undercooked Eggs
Undercooked meat and poultry
Foods to help with constipation in pregnancy
Increase fluids. Foods high in fiber; apples, strawberries, pears, carrots, corn,
potatoes, broccoli, whole grains, whole wheat bread, bran muffins, bran cereals,
