Pregnant women should eat a nutritious diet, get regular checkups, exercise in moderation, and avoid drugs, alcohol, and smoking. They should gain 24-30 pounds total, with slower weight gain at first and steady weekly gains later in pregnancy. Proper nutrition is crucial for the health of the mother and developing fetus.

1. Prenatal care – Healthy Pregnancy

3. Proper weight

4. Scheduled doctor visits – can help prevent serious complications

5. Moderate exercise

6. Enough rest

7. Good Hygiene

9. Alcohol

10. Smoking

12. Approximately 3 pounds in first 3 months.

13. Last 6 moths, steady increase of about 1 pound per week.

16. Parts of developing fetus Placenta: The tissue which connects the fetus to mother’s uterus. Umbilical Cord: Long tube which connects the placenta to the developing fetus. Nourishment and oxygen are carried to fetus and waste products are removed through this cord. Fetus: Name for unborn baby from about the 7th/ 8th week of pregnancy. Uterus: Organ in which baby grows until birth. Amniotic Fluid: Fluid which surrounds and protects the fetus during pregnancy

18. Unborn child is totally dependent on mother for nourishment

19. Mother’s reserve nutrients and diet can be depleted if her diet is not adequate

21. During pregnancy at least one of the following foods high in folic acid, should be consumed daily:

22. Green leafy vegetables, asparagus

23. Dried beans (pinto, lima…)

24. Citrus fruits and juices

25. Whole grain breads and cereals

27. Vary your veggies: Eat more dark green veggies such as broccoli, spinach, 3-4 servings per day; serving is about ½ cup.

31. Prenatal care – Healthy Pregnancy Name_____________Period___Date_____ Do’s & Don’ts Weight Gain Distribution of Weight Nutrition

32. Pregnancy Changes A. _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ B. _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ C. _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ D. ______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ E. _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

34. Vary your veggies: Eat more ____________veggies such as broccoli, spinach; 3-4 servings per day; serving is about_________

35. Get your _________rich foods: 3 cups of low-fat or fat-free milk or equivalent calcium rich food; ________1 ½ ounces = 1 cup milk

36. Make half your grains__________; Eat at least 3 ounces of whole-grain cereal, breads, crackers, rice or pasta everyday; ____________________

37. Go __________________: Choose lean meats and poultry; Vary your choices with more____________________, nuts and seeds

38. ______________have special nutritional needs because their bodies are still growing________________________.

40. Unborn child is _____________________________ for nourishment

41. Mother’s _______________nutrients and diet can be __________if her diet is not________________

42. _____________________________will contribute to low birth weight and premature babies, as well ___________________________ abnormalities and_________________.

43. The addition of ___________to the diet is crucial. ________unnecessary cases of spina bifida can be prevented each year with either a __________________or adding folic acid to the diet.

45. Approximately ___________in first _____months.

46. Last ____ months, steady increase of about ____________________.