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d) childbirth education

e) Physical therapist

f) Counselling or mental health

7. Form and revise plan of care after discussing options with patient.

6) Nutritional requirement for pregnant mother

Good nutrition is important during pregnancy and during breast feeding.

a) Calories: Pregnant and breast-feeding women have increased calorie needs.

1. Pregnancy: Increase intake by 300 calories.
2. Breast-feeding: Increase intake by 500 calories.

b) Protein: From 80 to 100 g of protein are needed daily.

1. Reasons

a. To enable the body to lay down new tissue

b. To promote fetal growth

c. To prevent edema

2. Daily requirement

a. 1 quart milk (32 g)

b. Three servings of meal, fish, chicken, or rice and beans (60 to 90 g)

Women pregnant with twins need

1. An extra 30g of protein a day

2. An extra 200 calories a day.

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