I Think I’m Pregnant Chapter 6

Pregnancy Vitamins Folic Acid - A woman will need to double the amount of Folic Acid she consumes. Folic Acid can be found in foods such as: dark leafy greens, asparagus, broccoli, citrus fruits, etc. Calcium - To prevent a woman from losing bone density while the developing fetus uses her body's calcium for its own bone growth. Iodine - Is necessary for a woman’s healthy thyroid function during pregnancy. Iodine deficiency can lead to poor physical growth, severe mental disability, deafness. In some extreme cases stillbirth and death. Iodine is found in: baked potato, milk, dried seaweed, cod, shrimp, etc.

Pregnancy Vitamins Iron - Iron is necessary for the body to produce more blood (an expectant woman’s blood volume with increase by 50%), and for carrying oxygen in the blood to mother and fetus. Vitamin A - ensures that baby’s eyes develop properly. Vitamin B – assists in overall development of fetus. Vitamin C – helps build healthy teeth and gums and help make the material that holds body cells together. Vitamin D – aids in making bones and teeth. Women need more vitamins while pregnant. A doctor will usually recommend the taking of pre-natal vitamins.

Pregnancy Nutrition Focus on fruits Vary your veggies Get your calcium rich food (at least 3 cups of milk daily) Make half your grains whole grain Go lean with protein An average pregnancy requires the mother to consume on average 300 extra calories per day.

Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Weight Gain During Pregnancy During a healthy pregnancy a healthy weight gain is 25-35 pounds. A majority of the weight gained is your body storing nutrients and reserves to support the development of the fetus. How the weight is distributed.

Preparing Other Children for their Future Siblings Children Under School Age – Avoid saying anything for a while. Nine months is a long time to wait for a small child. Children Four and Older –Be sure to tell them before you tell people outside the family. Include Them in Plans – Including the child in making plans. This allows them to feel involved. Changing Living Space – If anyone is moving rooms, it’s important to do so before the baby comes. This will allow the child to become comfortable in the new room.

Preparing Other Children for their Future Siblings Changes in Child’s Life – If toilet training, try to complete before the new baby comes. Know your challenges – don’t overwhelm yourself. Do Not Create Unrealistic Expectations –Don’t tell the child they will “have someone to play with” that won’t happen for many months.

Preparing Other Children for their Future Siblings Patience for Negative Behaviors – be patient, the child may revert back to young behaviors Give Reassurance and Love – Lots of hugs and kisses

Breast Feeding

Breastfeeding vs. Bottle Feeding Read the following article. Breastfeeding vs. Bottle Feeding and and fill in the chart in your notetaker.

Breast Feeding If possible many doctors recommend infants be breastfed for the first six months.

Breastfeeding in Public While breastfeeding is a beautiful thing, there is a still sometimes a social stigma about doing it in public. For a ThinkPairShare write in your journal your opinion on the topic, then share your ideas with a classmate. Breastfeeding in Public What’s your opinion?

Some Government Provided Savings Registered Education Saving Plans (RESP): A tax free saving account, where the government will match up to $2000 dollars for school. Canada Child Tax Benefit: A monthly cheque from the government per child based on your income tax. Universal Child Care Benefit. Making a Budget Some Government Provided Savings

Making a Budget Fixed Expenses: The cost of items that cannot be changed. Ex. car and house payments. Flexible Expenses: Cost of items that you have some control over. Ex. groceries (can watch for coupons and sales, and choose what to buy). A budget is a plan on how you will organize and spend your money; and helps you achieve your financial goals. The first step is to determine what your annual income is.

Section 6.3

Childbirth Terminology Prepared Childbirth - Involves reducing pain and fear during the birth process through education and breathing exercises. Ex. Lamaze breathing. Labour - Process by which the baby gradually moves out of the uterus and into the vagina. Delivery - The process of the baby actually being expelled from the vagina.

Who Will Assist you for the Birth Obstetrician Family Doctor Licenced Midwife Places for Birth Birthing Centre: No pain medication is available here. Hospital Home

Conclusion Changes for the Mother 1 month: missed menstrual period 2 month: breasts begin to swell, pressure on bladder 3 month: breasts may ache and become firm, nausea, and fatigue 4 month: Stomach continues to grow, morning sickness is usually gone, appetite increases Conclusion The common length of pregnancy is about 40 weeks or 280 days Some babies are born either a few weeks early or a few weeks late

Conclusion 5 month: slight fetal movements felt 6 month: fetal movements are stronger, weight gain usually 10-12 pounds 7 month: increased size may affect posture 8 month: Backaches, leg cramps, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Baby may begin kicking through the night 9 month: Baby drops (lightening); false labor pains may occur; total weight gain of 25-35 (average, but can be more or less) pounds.