Reflection Journal 3-16-12 What did you learn from doing your Pregnancy booklets? How did you feel about watching the Miracle of Life (natural birth, water.

Reflection Journal3-16-12

What did you learn from doing your Pregnancy booklets? How did you feel about watching the Miracle of Life (natural birth, water birth, c-section? Did you realize that it was so much into delivering a baby?

Good Hygiene

If you already have good hygiene habits you should continue the same routine when you are pregnant

IF NOT…. Then you need to develop daily hygiene routines that consist of : Bathing Brushing your teeth (twice a day) Etc…

Clothing-Comfort in clothing & shoes is KEY!

Usually by the 4th month (teens can often wait until 6th month) you will need clothing that is not tight fitting. Loose fitting loose do not

restrict blood circulation Most choose maternity

clothes When selecting maternity

clothes you still choose maternity clothes in your same size.

ALL your clothing will need to change– Bras, shoes etc..

Exercise

Physical activity helps keep her body in shape which can help her have an easier pregnancy and Labor

Always check with Doctor before exercising.. generally you can continue any exercise plan you normally do.

Exercise Walking is the best

exercise for pregnant women.

Late in pregnancy doctors may recommend to stop exercising until the baby is born

Exercise Warning signs

Stop exercising and contact doctor if you notice the following signs:

Pain Cramps in the uterus Blood or fluid Dizziness

Exercise during Pregnancy

Reduces fatigue and helps manage stress Increases endurance and strengthening

muscles Help relieve back pressure Improve posture and balance Improve circulation & lowers

blood pressure Helps prepare for the strain of labor. Improve self image. Regain figure faster.

Weight Gain

25-35 pounds Total (average weight)

Two and five pounds in the first trimester

About one pound per week for the rest of your pregnancy.

Distribution o f Weight Gain

WEIGHT GAIN In POUNDS7.5 – 8.5

7.54

2.72

1.81.510

28-29 Pounds Total

AREA Fetus Stores of Fat & Protein Blood Tissue Fluids Uterus Amniotic Fluid Placenta & Cord Breasts

Other considerations:

No medications, including over-the counter drugs, unless approved by your doctor.

No drugs or alcohol. No x-rays. No saunas and hot tubs. No vaccinations during pregnancy. Avoid cats, cattle, sheep and pigs.

They have a parasite that causes toxoplasmosis.

Exercises

1. Stretches for lower back

2. Upper back stretch

3. Pelvic Tilts

4. Kegels

Why would it be important for women to eat well during pregnancy?

Preparation for pregnancy

A mother brings to her pregnancy, all of her previous life experiences; diet, food habits, attitudes.

Birth defects occur before the 10th week of pregnancy.

The outcome of her baby’s health depends on mother’s nutritional state.

If nutrients are lacking the mother suffers first and then the baby suffers.

Continued…

When a women's body is properly nourished, her body stores nutrients.

The baby's optimum growth depends on the nutrients provided by the mother

If the mother doesn’t eat enough the mother body and the baby are competing for nutrients she does consume

Bad diet can cause:

Premature birth Low birth weight Feeble, weak Inability to breast feed Deformed babies complications at birth Depression Babies have fewer brain cells

Food Pyramid

Fatssparingly

Milk Meat3-4 2-3

A pregnant woman needs an extra 300 calories per

day.

Recommended Daily Allowance:

Normal Pregnant

F MCalories 2,200 2,800 +300

Bread 9 11 9-11

Vegetables 4 9 4-5

Fruit 3 4 3-4

Milk 3 3 3-4

Meat 2 (6oz) 3 (7oz) 2-3

WATER

Essential part of a healthy pregnancy

Water supports fetus development

A pregnant women needs at least 8 glasses of water

Good “fast” food

1. Single serve fruit bowls

2. Soy milk

3. Tuna fish

4. Raisins

5. Yogurt

6. Easy-to-make trail mix

7. Salad Bar

8. Baby carrots

9. String Cheese

10. Boxed, calcium fortified orange juice

11. Single-serve boxes of cereal

12. Single-serve cottage cheese bowl

Foods to avoid:

1. Ramen Noodles

2. Sodas

3. Pre-packaged lunches

(like lunchables)

4. Almost all prepared, frozen meals

5. FRIED foods

3 trimestersPut info on BIG INDEX

CARDS

What happens in each?

1st Trimester0-12 weeks

a pregnant woman usually gain a total of two-to-four pounds

the face, eyes, ears, and limbs begin to develop

She has to urinate more than usual and her breasts are enlarging. (month 2)

morning sickness usually begin

increased urination due to pressure on her bladder

all organs first present

2nd Trimester13-20 weeks

3 inches long.

a fetus begins to suck its thumb, swallow, hiccup, and move around

a fetus grow hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows

3rd trimester29-40 weeks

a pregnant woman often have leg cramps, shortness of breath, and rest that is interrupted by kicking of the fetus

false labor pains sometimes

8th mth: react to loud noises with a reflex jerking action.

have a change in posture