Nutrition During Pregnancy

In Part I of Nutrition During Pregnancy, the authors call for revisions in recommended weight gains for pregnant women. They explore relationships between weight gain during pregnancy and a variety of factors (e.g., the mother's weight for height before pregnancy) and places this in the context of the health of the infant and the mother. They present specific target ranges for weight gain during pregnancy and guidelines for proper measurement.Part II addresses vitamin and mineral supplementation during pregnancy, examining the adequacy of diet in meeting nutrient needs during pregnancy and recommending specific amounts of supplements for special circumstances. It also covers the effects of caffeine, alcohol, cigarette, marijuana, and cocaine use and presents specific research recommendations.Table of ContentsFront Matter1 SummaryPart I Nutritional Status and Weight Gain2 Introduction3 Historical Trends in Clinical Practice, Maternal Nutritional Status, and the Course and Outcome of Pregnancy4 Assessment of Gestational Weight Gain5 Total Amount and Pattern of Weight Gain: Physiologic and Maternal Determinants6 Body Composition Changes During Pregnancy7 Energy Requirements, Energy Intake, and Associated Weight Gain During Pregnancy8 Effects of Gestational Weight Gain on Outcome in Singleton Pregnancies9 Weight Gain in Twin Pregnancies10 Causality and Opportunities for InterventionPart II Dietary Intake and Nutrient Supplements11 Introduction12 Assessment of Nutrient Needs13 Dietary Intake During Pregnancy14 Iron Nutrition During Pregnancy15 Trace Elements16 Calcium, Vitamin D, and Magnesium17 Vitamins, A, E, and K18 Water-Soluble Vitamins19 Protein and Amino Acids20 Substance Use and Abuse During Pregnancy21 Periconceptional Vitamin Supplementation and Neural Tube DefectsAppendixesAcronymsGlossaryIndex