Nutrition during pregnancy and lactation

The mother's diet affects both mother and fetus (developing baby) during pregnancy.

• True

• False

During the first trimester (3 months period of pregnancy) there is no need for folate.

• True

• False

When does neural tube damage in the fetus occur to the brain or spinal cord?

• After the baby is born

• Before the baby is conceived

• a month after the mother finds out she is pregnant

• Before the mother know she is pregnants

Baby needs to build up iron reserves before birth.  The baby will need these reserves during the first ____ months of life

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

An average woman should gain between to ______ to ______ pounds.

• 10-15

• 15-20

• 25-35

• 40-45

The production of breast milk is known as _____

• pregnancy

• folate

• lactation

• labor

During lactation, women should consume at least 2 to 3 ____ of fluid each day.

• gallons

• cups

• quarts

• pints

During pregnancy, drugs can pass from the mother’s body to the baby through the placenta

• True

• False

Pregnant and lactating women can use alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and illegal drugs on occasion.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Pregnant and lactating women should avoid all alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and illegal drugs.

The fetus needs which nutrient for well-formed bones and strong teeth

• Folate

• Calcium

• Potassium

• Iron