Mary Moore, who is 3 months pregnant with her fourth child, comes to the clinic for her monthly prenatal visit. You are doing client education regarding her nutritional status. She is 5?4? tall and currently weighs165 pounds. She is planning on breast-feeding her baby

Ms. Moore tells you that she always ate the same whether she was pregnant or not. She also says that she never took vitamins or iron with her other pregnancies and that she doesn't see the need now. How will you teach her the importance of these dietary measures?


Keep in mind the general health, culture, religion, likes, and dislikes of the woman. Explain the needed changes in terms of the effect on the fetus. Emphasize and explain the need for increased nutrients such as iron and folic acid. Offer supporting literature from credible sources as needed. There is information available regarding the need for supplementation that may have not been available with her past pregnancies. ?

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