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Case Study Preparing for Pregnancy Lily and her husband have decided that they she is admittedly worried about gaining too are ready to prepare for Lily's first pregnancy much weight during pregnancy. Recently, she She is 25 years old, weighs 135 pounds, and is started a running program 5 days a week, and 67 inches tall. Lily has been reading everything she plans to continue running throughout her she can find on pregnancy because she knows pregnancy. that her prepregnancy health is important to the success of her pregnancy Answer the following questions, and check your responses in Appendix A. She knows she should avoid alcohol, espe- cially because alcohol is potentially toxic to the growing fetus in the first weeks of pregnancy and she could become pregnant and not know about it right away. Lily is not a smoker, does not take any medications, and limits her coffee intake to 4 cups a day and soft drink intake to 3 colas per day. Based on her read- ing, she has decided to breastfeed her infant 4. Lily is wise to pay attention to her pro- and has already inquired about childbirth classes. She has modified her diet to include some extra protein, along with more fruits and vegetables. She has also started taking an over-the-counter vitamin and mineral supple- . Constipation is a common complaint ment. Lily has always kept in good shape, and 1. What recommendations do you have regarding Lily's use of dietary supplements? What is Lily doing to prevent neural tube defects? What else could she do? What recommendations would you make regarding Lily's caffeine consumption? 2. 3. tein intake to prepare for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Should she include fish as a source of protein in her diet? Why or why not? you have to help Lily avoid this health concern? What information would you share with Lily about appropriate weight gain during pregnancy? 6. 7 during pregnancy. What suggestions do

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Answer: Lily's should include high fibres food and takes omega 3 fatty acids as it is the rich source source and provides nutrients. Folic acid is essential supplement for the pregnant woman.

Lily started to take vitamin and mineral supplement as well as she avoids alcohol as it is potentially toxic to the growing fetus as well as she reduces the caffeine intake. Because caffeinated beverages reduces the absorption of vitamin.

Fish can be taken as a protein supplement but should not eat fish that has mercury content. This is because mercury content can be dangerous in the pregnancy.

Drinking water atleast 2 litres can be beneficial as it keeps digestion proper.