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Registered Dietitian

Category - Nutrition Care

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A pregnant woman who has gained 40 pounds in her third trimester and has recently developed preeclampsia. What advice would you give to her? (Choose all that apply.)
  1. No additional weight gain with moderate sodium restriction
  2. Minimal additional weight gain with no sodium restriction
  3. Intake of a minimum of 1000 mg calcium per day
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answers: B and C - A pregnant woman with a weight gain of 40 pounds in the third trimester and symptoms of preeclampsia should not restrict further weight gain or sodium intake, since this is known to be ineffective in reducing hypertension and urinary protein losses. Instead, minimal additional weight gain and usual intake of salt are recommended, along with increased intake of calcium, to at least 1000 mg per day. Calcium intake has been found to be effective in lowering blood pressure in some women with preeclampsia.
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