Healthy Pregnancy Quiz
Pregnancy is an exciting and busy time for couples. You spend time wondering about your baby-to-be and making plenty of preparations to welcome the newest member of your family. By taking this quiz, you can learn which lifestyle behaviors are most helpful and which may be harmful to your developing child.
1. Healthy habits during which trimester are most crucial for the well-being of the developing fetus?
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Although it's important to treat the entire pregnancy with care, the first trimester is the most critical for the baby. All internal organs form at this time, and the embryo is the most susceptible to toxins.
2. People in their 30s and 40s can have healthy pregnancies, but are at increased risk of which condition?
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Older pregnant people tend to develop diabetes and high blood pressure more often than younger pregnant people.
3. Which of these alcoholic beverages is safe to drink occasionally in very small amounts while you're pregnant?
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Don't drink or smoke while pregnant. Alcohol and nicotine affect the baby.
4. How much weight gain is normal during pregnancy?
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This is the ideal weight gain for a person of normal height and weight. But the gain can range from 25 to 40 pounds.
5. Which of these exercises do healthcare providers recommend during pregnancy?
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All three are technically safe, but you may want to check with your health care provider about exercise that's best for you.
6. How does exercise benefit a pregnant body?
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Exercise will benefit you during pregnancy even if you were a couch potato before.
7. If a pregnant person overexerts themselves during exercise, it can be bad for the fetus. In what way?
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Stop when you feel tired. Work at a mild to moderate level.
8. How does the pregnant person's stress level affect the fetus?
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High levels of stress hormones in the pregnant person's body reduce oxygen to the uterus. Studies have also found that a pregnant person's high stress affects the baby's temperament and neurobehavioral development.
9. Most domestic airlines won't allow expectant people to fly after which week of pregnancy?
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This is because the risk for pregnancy complications, including premature labor, increases during the third trimester. When you do travel, carry a medical ID card with the name and phone number of your obstetrician.
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Online Medical Reviewer: Burd, Irina MD PhDFreeborn, Donna, PhD, CNM, FNPTrevino, Heather, RN
Date Last Reviewed: 9/1/2022
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© 2000-2023 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
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