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?
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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 healthcare 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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