Question

preparing for birth

1. name the basic food groups in the food guide pyramid, and tell how many servings of each a pregnant woman should have every day.

grains:
fruit:
veggies:
oils:
dairy:

1. what is the recommended weight gain during pregnancy? why is adequate weight gain important?
2. why do you think walking, swimming, and biking are good exercises for a pregnant woman?

section 6 - 2: getting ready for a baby

1. what is maternity leave? how does federal law affect a woman who has a baby?
2. assume you are pregnant with your second child. describe how you would tell your first child, who is three years old.

Explanation:

1. The Food - Guide Pyramid basic food groups and servings for pregnant women are based on nutritional needs. Grains: 6 - 11 servings; Fruit: 2 - 4 servings; Veggies: 3 - 5 servings; Oils: sparingly; Dairy: 4 - 5 servings.
2. Recommended weight gain during pregnancy varies by pre - pregnancy body mass index (BMI). For underweight women (BMI < 18.5), 28 - 40 pounds; normal weight (BMI 18.5 - 24.9), 25 - 35 pounds; overweight (BMI 25 - 29.9), 15 - 25 pounds; obese (BMI ≥ 30), 11 - 20 pounds. Adequate weight gain is important for the baby's growth and development, and to support the mother's health during pregnancy.
3. Walking, swimming, and biking are good for pregnant women as they are low - impact exercises. Walking is gentle on joints, swimming provides buoyancy reducing stress on the body, and biking can be adjusted for intensity while being relatively safe.
4. Maternity leave is time off work for a woman before and after childbirth. In the United States, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows eligible employees (working for a covered employer and meeting work - hour requirements) up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job - protected leave for the birth and care of a new child.
5. When telling a three - year - old about a new baby, use simple and positive language. For example, say "Soon, there will be a little baby in our family. You'll be a big brother/sister and can help take care of the baby."

Answer:

1. Grains: 6 - 11 servings; Fruit: 2 - 4 servings; Veggies: 3 - 5 servings; Oils: sparingly; Dairy: 4 - 5 servings
2. Varies by pre - pregnancy BMI (Underweight: 28 - 40 pounds; Normal weight: 25 - 35 pounds; Overweight: 15 - 25 pounds; Obese: 11 - 20 pounds). Important for baby's growth and mother's health.
3. Low - impact exercises; walking is gentle on joints, swimming provides buoyancy, biking can be adjusted for intensity.
4. Time off work before and after childbirth. FMLA allows eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job - protected leave for childbirth and care.
5. Use simple and positive language like "Soon, there will be a little baby in our family. You'll be a big brother/sister and can help take care of the baby."