Dietetics Question Tracey and her husband have decided that they are ready to have a child,...

Dietetics Question

Tracey and her husband have decided that they are ready to have a child, Tracey has been reading everything she can find on pregnancy because she knows that her pre-pregnancy health is important to the success of her pregnancy.

She has just turned 25 and avoids alcohol, does not smoke, does not take any medications, and limits her coffee intake to 4 cups a day and her soft drink intake to 3 colas per day. She has decided to breastfeed her infant and has already inquired about childbirth classes. She has modified her diet to include some extra protein, along with more fruits and vegetables.

Recently, she started swimming 5 days a week and plans to continue swimming throughout her pregnancy. She also has started taking an over-the-counter vitamin and mineral supplement. Tracey and her husband think that they have covered all the key areas of pre-pregnancy care.

List a few positive attributes of her current practices. What are some potential problem areas and information they may have missed?

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Expert Solution

A. Avoiding bad habits such as alcoholism and smocking is important and good practice while preparing for the pregnancy.

She decided to breast feed the child. Which is really essential and nutritious for the baby to grow.

Diet modifications including more fruits and vegetables, vitamins are healthy habits for pregnancy.

Vitamin and mineral suppliments before pregnancy is a good practice.

Swimming is a good exercise in pregnancy, as the water helps to support the extra weight. This can be a huge relief, especially in the third trimester.

preconception checkup is important to get any chronic conditions under control before become pregnant.

B. There is a possibility to develop gestational diabetes and high BP during pregnancy .So scheduled preconception checkup is needed.

Some vaccines can be given during pregnancy, but the rubella and varicella (chicken pox) vaccines should be given before you get pregnant.

Certain medications can cause serious birth defects, so be sure to mention regarding all medications to the doctor.

Healthy weight maintanence.

Nightingale answered 1 year ago

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