What Do You Know About Having a Healthy Pregnancy?

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?

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

2. Women in their 30s and 40s can have healthy pregnancies, but are at increased risk of which condition?

A. Chronic fatigue syndrome B. Diabetes C. Hypertension D. B and C

3. Which of these alcoholic beverages is safe to drink occasionally in very small amounts while you're pregnant?

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

4. How much weight gain is normal during pregnancy?

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

5. Which of these exercises do doctors recommend during pregnancy?

A. Brisk walking B. Running C. Yoga D. A and C

6. How does exercise benefit a pregnant body?

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

7. If a pregnant woman overexerts herself during exercise, it can be bad for the fetus. In what way?

A. Increases the mother's body temperature B. Mother's lungs flooded with carbon dioxide C. Reduces oxygen to the fetus D. Waste byproducts get into the mother's blood

8. How does the mother's stress level affect the fetus?

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

9. In a recent study, researchers found that taking over-the-counter painkillers during pregnancy may increase the risk for which of these?

A. Premature birth B. Birth defects C. Miscarriage D. Delayed labor

10. Most domestic airlines won't allow expectant mothers to fly after which week of pregnancy?

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