Question

Case Study on Pregnancy. Lucy and Steve

Lucy and Steve, both 34 years old, just found out that they are going to have their first child. Lucy is 6 weeks pregnant. Lucy is 65 inches tall (without shoes), her pre-pregnancy weight was 126# (in indoor clothing), and her frame size is medium. Both Lucy and Steve run about 2-3 miles, 4 days a week. Neither of them are smokers. They have a glass of wine with dinner. Lucy plans to breastfeed the baby. Lucy is concerned about gaining too much weight. She is worried about additives in foods that may harm the fetus. She is taking 5 grams of vitamin C daily that she believes is helpful for cold prevention, but no other supplements. She is still using her face cream made with 0.5% retinol. A typical day's meal pattern follows: While Running: Bottled water Breakfast: Cranberry juice Honey Nut Cheerios with milk

Answer 1

1.The average weight of a women of her age ranges approximately around 170.6 pounds and height around 63.7 inches.Her weight is below the standard rate and height above standard rate.

BMI: 703×weight(pounds)÷Height (inch ²)

=703×126÷(65)²

=88578÷(65)²

=88588÷4225

=20.9 kg/m²

Lucy should gain approximately 25 to 35 pounds during her pregnancy

2.The factors which are favourable for pregnancy are

• As per the research 34 years is a good pregnancy age
• Regular exercise or fitness habit
• Trying to consume only organic or natural foods
• Medium sized body built

3.The following suggestions required during her pregnancy

• Running is a good way to boost heart during pregnancy .She cam maintain the same level or reduce it if she exhibits any discomfort
• Encourage to weat comfortable shoes ,bras and belly support band
• Do not increase the running length
• Include meditation in exercise regimen

4.The main concern in her food habit is a glass of wine daily. It is a must to avoid alcohol during pregnancy otherwise just two glasses per week to deliver a healthy baby.The foods which are packaged or in bottles generally has preservatives to increase its shelf life.So this can be avoided.Fresh fruits juices to be encouraged. Sprouts should be washed well before consuming. Avoid popcorn which can harm the growing fetus. Brie with crackers can be taken as an evening snack rather than dinner,meat in the lunch time.The quantity of lunch has to be interchanged with dinner menu for effective health during pregnancy.