2. Leading a Healthy Lifestyle While Pregnant: Benefits for Mother & Baby For those professionals/non-professionals in direct contact with as well as expecting mothers at appointments, hospitals, clinics and pre-natal visits. Elise Wood

3. “How does this relate to me?”  Personal trainer  Nutritionist  Nurse  Physician  Family members  Future spouse  Future experience

4. What is a healthy lifestyle?  Multiple definitions  Individuals personal habits and choices that increase their overall health and decrease their risk of disease/illness  The way a person lives; balanced life with wise choices

5. Increased importance Being pregnant requires a healthier lifestyle… I.Higher demand for better nutrition II.Increased need for exercise III.Developing baby needs protection IV.Lowered immune system V.Healthier environment VI.Healthier relationships VII.Better mental health

6. Nutritional Needs Myth about eating for two Increased caloric needs- 300/400 kcals extra Baby doesn’t benefit from “empty calories” Vitamins/minerals for fetal development Do’s & Don’ts food list…education!

7. Poor nutrition = increased risks Unnecessary weight gain Gestational diabetes- mother and baby affected Low caloric intake- ketones- stunt mental growth Dehydration- preterm labor/BH contractions Alcohol via umbilical cord Pica development Left: average sized newborn Right: newborn w/ mother that had GD

8. Do’s and Don’ts of nutrition Guidelines Eat certain things and have healthy pregnancy Do not restrict Educate yourself

9. Exercising is good! Can help prevent bodily discomforts Better sleeping patterns Prevents excess weight gain Benefits for your baby and his/her future Get post-baby body back quicker Prenatal yoga, Walking Light weight lifting Swimming Consult with a doctor beforehand-know warning signs of doing too much.

10. Weight gain- what is normal? Normal: 25-35/ Underweight: 28-40/ Overweight: 15-25/ Where does it all go? Eating right Exercising

11. How will my weight gain affect me? Gaining a healthy amount of weight Better self image Helps delay stretch marks Easier to lose after baby Easier labor Less aches and pains Lowers risk for GD Pre-eclampsia/PTL

12. Weakened Immune System Mainly due to hormonal changes/imbalances Baby is generally protected/mother takes the brunt Cannot take all antibiotics Susceptible to bacterial and viral infections Rest Monitor fever spike Decrease in fetal movement

13. Keeping your immune system healthy “What can I do to prevent getting sick?” Diet Hand washing Exercise Sleep Healthy Lifestyle!

14. Having/creating a healthy environment Helps to:  Protect you  Protect baby  Lowers risks to baby Avoiding exposures to:  Pesticides  Solvents- paint thinners,etc.  Cigarette smoke

15. What you can do… Using cleaning products, have good air ventilation Do not paint- remove yourself Check labels before use Know the warning signs: Dizziness Blurred vision Hearing fading Nausea

16. Relationships Significant Other:  You & your partner may connect differently  Need for more support  Less desire for normal activities Friends:  May not understand  Differences in “fun” Family:  Supportive/non supportive  Jealousy  Feeling left out

17. Enhancing your relationships Significant Other:  Talk!  Listen  Be honest Friends:  Compromise  Stay in touch Family:  Involve  Reassure

18. Mental Health Used to be overlooked/more prevalent Depression in pregnancy – low birth weight/PTL What to look out for:  Depression  Lack of connection w/ baby  Lack of personal grooming  Crying  Feeling worthless  Feeling overwhelmed

19. There is help… Depression during pregnancy Let doctor know immediately… can help through pregnancy Post partum depression Contact your doctor- 2 weeks max Treatments: Talk therapy and medicine You’re not alone

20. Links with useful information Women's Health Healthy Child/Pregnancy Information for all steps of pregnancy Resources with who can help

21. Concise summary Stay active! Eat balanced meals Attend appointments Healthy environment Supportive relationships Stable mental health Enjoy it

22. References http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gestational- diabetes/basics/complications/con-20014854 http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gestational- diabetes/basics/complications/con-20014854 http://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/lifestyle http://www.childbirthconnection.org/article.asp?ck=10492