NFS 143 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Postpartum Depression, Prenatal Development, Miscarriage
4 Sep 2018
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Adequate amount of omega 3 leads to a reduced amount of postpartum depression. The need for most micronutrients increase during pregnancy. Vitamin d, e, and k (fat soluble) and the mineral calcium do not increase at all. Low iron is related to high levels of anemia. Current recommended around is 27 mg per day. Magnesium our soil does not have the same level of mg as it used to. When there are deficiencies there is an increase in miscarriage & slow growth. Zinc helps with development of fetus" immune system. Fetal development a healthy pregnancy is an average of 40 weeks. Critical periods of nutrient intake during embryonic and fetal development. Specific birth defects can occur if nutrients are absent during a window of time: folic acid deficiency, deficiency of iodine. Reflux (heartburn): hydrochloric acid moves up through esophagus. Recommend that women consume smaller meals, and sit up-right for 1-2 hours after meals, and not to drink during meals.
