Ms. P. is a 23-year-old gravida 1, para 0 at 30 weeks of gestation. She has gained 12 lb since the beginning of her pregnancy. She has a full-time job at an insurance company and plays tennis twice a week. She considers herself a vegan but reports she does eat some fish. She takes prenatal vitamins daily. She reports some constipation, although her bowel habits normal before her pregnancy.
1- How should the nurse respond to Ms. P, if she expresses concern about her dietary practices and their effect on her baby?
2- Ms P. States that she is concerned about having to reduce her activity schedule, particularly tennis, which she enjoys. She is worried she will begin to resent her baby because of the need to alter her activities. How should the nurse respond to her concerns? What suggestions should the nurse give her?
