Pregnancy, and Fetal Development

During pregnancy a woman must double her caloric intake

After the first trimester, chances of a miscarriage are largely decreased

By week 4, the fetus has begun to develop a brain, spinal cord, and heart

<10% of medications approved by the FDA since 1980 have enough information to determine their risk for birth defects

Water consumption should be increased by at least 1L per day during pregnancy

Unexpected mood changes are more likely to occur during the second trimester

The term 'fetus' describes the growing organism from the moment of fertilization until birth

It is recommended that women with a healthy BMI should gain 25-35 lbs during pregnancy

Being pregnant with more than one child will likely increase the severity of symptoms felt

Nursing care focuses solely on the pregnant woman

Depression related to pregnancy only occurs after the baby is born

Chelsea's Hx of depression has no effect on the likelihood of developing postpartum depression

At the end of the end of the first trimester, the fetus is only about the size of a lemon

Shortness of breath is a common symptom experienced by pregnant women

Excessive weight gain during pregnancy can stunt the growth of the fetus