What Do You Know About Having a Healthy Pregnancy?
Pregnancy is a busy and exciting period for couples as they eagerly await the arrival of their baby and prepare for the newest member of their family. Take this quiz to understand which lifestyle behaviour can be beneficial and which may be harmful to your baby's growth and development.
Which of these alcoholic beverages is safe to drink occasionally in small quantities?
- 1
Beer
- 2
Wine
- 3
Liquor
- 4
None of the above
None of the above
Don't drink alcohol if you're pregnant, trying to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant because it can cause birth defects.
You can still get gestational diabetes while pregnant, even if you have never had diabetes.
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True
- 2
False
True
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that can develop in pregnant women who don't already have the diabetes.
How much weight gain is normal during pregnancy?
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50 lbs./ 22 Kg
- 2
28 lbs./ 13 Kg
- 3
40 lbs./ 18 Kg
- 4
15 lbs./ 7 Kg
28 lbs./ 13 Kg
Women with a healthy pre-pregnancy weight (BMI 18.5-24.9) should gain 11-16 kg. Underweight women (BMI under 18.5) should gain 12-18 kg, and overweight women (BMI 25 to 29.9) should gain 6-11 kg during pregnancy.
Which of these exercises do doctors recommend during pregnancy ?
- 1
Brisk walking
- 2
Running
- 3
Yoga
- 4
All of the above
All of the above
Exercising for 30 minutes on most, or all, days can benefit your health during pregnancy.
How many calories should you eat each day during pregnancy ?
- 1
2,400 or less
- 2
2,200 to 2,900
- 3
More than 3,000
- 4
Double your usual calories
2,400 or less
For most pregnant women, the right amount of calories is about 2,200 per day.
If a pregnant woman overexerts herself during exercise, it can be bad for the fetus. In what way ?
- 1
Increases the mother's body temperature
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Mother's lungs flooded with carbon dioxide
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Reduces oxygen to the fetus
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Waste byproducts get into the mother's blood
Reduces oxygen to the fetus
To avoid overheating, drink plenty of water, wear loose-fitting clothing, and exercise in a temperature-controlled room.
What will bring on labor ?
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Sex
- 2
Walking
- 3
eating spicy foods
- 4
None of the above
Correct choice is: None of the above
Next QuestionWhat can worsen morning sickness?
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Fried, spicy food
- 2
Eat small meals
- 3
Drink plenty of fluids
- 4
Take rest
Fried, spicy food
Avoid greasy, high-fat foods. They are more difficult to digest. Eat easy-to-digest foods such as crackers, toast, and rice.
Pregnant women should NOT change a cat's litter box
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True
- 2
False
True
Cat faeces can carry a parasite that causes toxoplasmosis, an infection that poses a danger to your developing baby
How many weeks are in an average pregnancy ?
- 1
20 weeks
- 2
30 weeks
- 3
40 weeks
- 4
50 weeks
40 weeks
Pregnancy lasts for about 280 days or 40 weeks.
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