Pregnancy
How many trimesters are in a typical pregnancy?
3
True or False: In NZ, all babies are eligible for free immunisations under the National Immunisation Schedule.
True
What is the term for a list of baby names that are not allowed by the NZ government?
Banned Baby Names List
A newborn’s first poo is a black, sticky substance called what?
Meconium
A baby is typically born after how many weeks of pregnancy?
40
Which 2 vaccines are recommended for pregnant women to take?
Flu and Whooping Cough
In NZ, babies typically start eating solids at what age?
6 months
In 2024, what was the most popular baby name for girls in NZ?
Isla
How many hours a day does a typical newborn sleep?
14-17 hours
According to the NZ Ministry of Health, how long is exclusive breastfeeding recommended for?
6 months
In NZ, which percentage of babies are born via C-section?
30% approx
What is the Well Child/Tamariki Ora programme?
A free health service that checks a child’s growth and development from birth to 5 years old
In NZ, what is the maximum number of official names you can give a child?
5, including the surname
In New Zealand, what is the recommended room temperature for a safe sleeping baby?
18-20°C
In New Zealand, what is the legal requirement for how long babies must ride in a rear-facing car seat?
Until they are at least 2 years old
Which type of seafood is not recommended for pregnant woman, due to its high levels of mercury?
Shark, swordfish, marlin and tuna
What is the NZ-recommended age for stopping bottle use to reduce dental problems?
12 months
The NZ government banned the name "Justice" for babies. Why?
Because it is an official title
The newborn hearing screening test in NZ is called what?
Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Programme
What was the most common birth month in New Zealand?
September
At what stage of pregnancy does the NZ maternity system typically transfer care from the Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) back to a GP or Well Child provider?
4-6 weeks post partum
The NZ Paid Parental Leave scheme allows a maximum of how many weeks of paid leave?
26
In 2008, a NZ judge ruled that a girl had to legally change her name because it was too ridiculous. What was her name?
Talula-Does-The-Hula-From-Hawaii
In NZ, what is the official recommendation for how long a newborn should sleep in the same room as parents?
6-12 months
In New Zealand, midwives provide free maternity care under what healthcare system?
The Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) system