Valley Medical Center | Healthy Pregnancy Quiz (2024)

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.

A. First B. Second C. Last D. All

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.

A. Chronic fatigue syndrome B. Diabetes C. High blood pressure D. B and C

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.

A. Beer B. Wine C. Mixed drinks D. None of the above

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.

A. 50 pounds B. 28 pounds C. 40 pounds D. 15 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.

A. Brisk walking B. Running C. Yoga D. All of the above

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.

A. Strengthens muscles B. Reduces fatigue C. Reduces stress D. All of the above

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.

A. Increases the pregnant person's body temperature B. Lungs flood with carbon dioxide C. Reduces oxygen to the fetus D. Waste byproducts get into the pregnant person's blood

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.

A. Causes premature birth B. Causes low birth weight C. Changes baby's temperament D. All of the above

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.

A. 12 weeks B. 24 weeks C. 34 to 36 weeks D. 40 weeks