EDHD 320 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Prenatal Care, Iodine Deficiency, Current Science

• School: University of Maryland
• Department: Education, Human Development
• Course: EDHD 320
• Professor: Jennie Lee- Kim

Document Summary

Prenatal beliefs are impacted by generational wisdom of the time. In traditional cultures, prenatal care is based on folk knowledge: avoiding wine, specific types of meat, certain types of hot, cold food, witches, strong foods spicy. We still subscribe to some of these beliefs. Some current science driven prenatal methods are derived from traditional cultures which includes massages (midwifery practices) Developing world less likely to receive prenatal care. Current focus on diet, exercise, and avoiding teratogens: 6 months to trying some people start taking vitamins. In the us, current care can vary by ethnicity and ses: see map 2. 1, the darker. Diet and exercise: overall, pregnant women need a healthy balanced diet and increased fluids, two key vitamins are key to healthy pregnancy. Iodine deficiency tends to be a bigger issue in developing countries. Iron is necessary for a healthy pregnancy developing of blood: continued physical activity is encouraged, aerobic encourages good cardiovascular healthy and positively benefits the fetus.