Basics
What is the time called when a woman carries a baby inside her body?
Pregnancy
Pregnancy is divided into three stages called _____________.
Trimesters
What common symptom involves nausea and vomiting, especially in the early stages of pregnancy?
Morning Sickness
What is the organ inside the mother’s body that provides food and oxygen to the baby?
Placenta
How long does pregnancy typically last?
Nine months
During the first trimester, what are some important organs which begin to form in the baby?
Heart, brain, arms, legs
What is a common pregnancy symptom that makes the mother feel tired?
Fatigue
What is the tube that connects the baby to the mother, carrying food and oxygen from the placenta to the baby?
Umbilical Cord
What should pregnant women do to stay healthy during pregnancy?
They should exercise, take care of their diet, and avoid alcohol and smoking.
In the second trimester, what two things can the baby do?
The baby can hear sounds and move.
What symptom do pregnant mothers experience in their hands and feet?
Swelling
What liquid inside the womb helps protect the baby and keeps it cushioned?
Amniotic Fluid
What is the difference between an embryo and a fetus?
An embryo is the early stage of development from weeks 1 to 8, while a fetus starts from the 9th week and continues until birth.
How long does the embryo stage last during pregnancy?
8 weeks
During which trimester can the mother begin to feel the baby's movements?
Second (2nd) Trimester
What is the bag inside the womb that holds the amniotic fluid?
Amniotic Sac