Pregnancy
At how many weeks is a pregnancy considered full term?
39 weeks
In what month are most babies born in the US?
September
About how many diapers does a baby go through per day, on average?
8-12
True or False? Touching your body after eating a craving will give baby a birthmark in the shape of that food.
False. Birthmarks are the result of improper forming blood vessels in the womb.
What is our favorite number?
21
How much does the blood volume increase in a pregnant woman?
Up to 50%. The heart can also grow in size to adapt for the increased blood volume.
Why do women experience so much pain during childbirth?
Because of Eve's sin, according to Genesis. According to science, it is due to intense uterine muscle contractions, cervical dilation, and the pressure of a large-brained baby passing through a relatively narrow, bony pelvis.
What is the name of the reflex that causes an infant to turn toward a touch on the cheek?
Rooting reflex
Can hot baths affect male fertility?
Yes, according to the University of California
What is Tristen and Becca's favorite card game?
Dutch Blitz
500 calories
Why is it so important for a baby to cry immediately after birth?
It signals independent breathing- a healthy respiratory and nervous system and clearing amniotic fluid from the respiratory tract.
In what country is it common for babies to nap outdoors regardless of cold weather?
Nordic countries (Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark)
True or False? If a wedding ring is tied to a string and held over a pregnant women's belly and it moves back and forth, it's a boy.
False- this would mean it's a girl. The ring will move in a circle if it's a boy. Now, most people find out the gender via blood test.
Where did Becca & Tristen meet in person?
Manor Township Park (Charlestown Road Park)
What hormone does a home pregnancy test check for?
hCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin). This appears in blood and urine 6-12 days following conception.
When is it safe to bathe a baby for the first time (other than sponge bathe)?
When the umbilical cord stump falls off
About how many ounces of milk does a newborn consume in one feeding?
1.5-3oz
What do some cultures believe happens when you look at ugly people while pregnant?
The child will be ugly (Turkish and Central Asian cultures, some West African cultures)
Where did Becca & Tristen go on vacation first?
Washington, DC
During pregnancy, how much does a woman's uterus stretch?
Up to 500x the normal size
What percentage of babies are born on their due date?
5%
Up until 7 months of age, what can a baby do that an adult cannot?
Breathe and swallow at the same time
Why should a broom be placed across a doorway?
How many boy names did we consider?
1