Pregnancy
How long does an average pregnancy last? (In weeks)
40 Weeks
Signs of early labor include
A. Irregular mensural cramps
B. Dull Backpain
C. Discomfort in the upper thighs
D. Diarrhea or loose stools
C. All of the above
C. All of the above
How many bones does a newborn baby have?
300 Bones
"If you're carrying high, it's a ____. If you're carrying low, it's a ____."
Girl and Boy
What color was associated with baby boys in the 1900's?
Pink
What is the scientific term for when a sperm and egg unite?
Zygote
True or False
Active labor begins when your water breaks
True
Which is the first sense a baby acquires after birth?
Touch
"That baby's teething. Rub some ____ on its' gums so it doesn't hurt."
Rum or Brandy
What major event influenced the change to associating the color blue for baby boys?
World War II
What is the actual percentage of babies who are born on their due date?
4-5%
The average length of labor for a first time mom is
A. 12-24 hours
B. 4-6 hours
C. 48-72 hours
A. 12-24 hours
At what age can a baby smile socially?
6 to 8 weeks
"Eat veggies while pregnant and your baby..."
Will like them later in life
What was the birthweight of the heaviest baby born to date?
22lb.
How many extra calories should a women eat in the third trimester?
5oo Calories
The hormone that brings on contractions is called
A. Estrogen
B. Cortisol
C. Oxytocin
D. Adrenaline
C. Oxytocin
At what age do babies start having actual tears?
1 month
"If the mom-to-be finds herself craving all things sweet, that's a sign she is having a..."
Girl
What's the highest number of children born to a woman?
69
The fertility rate declines with age.
Women age 20-24 have the highest fertility rate (86%)
By age 40 the fertility rate drops to what percent?
5%
Your midwife will say baby is "fully engaged" when
A. Head is down
B. Head is low and pressing on your cervix
C. Head is visible
D. Head is out
B. Head is low and pressing on your cervix
What is the proportion of a babies head to its body at birth?
Head is 1/4 (25%) the size of its body, as opposed to a typical grown adults 1/7 (14%)
"Heartburn during pregnancy is a another sign of having a..."
Boy
Which civilization created the first form of pregnancy test?
Ancient Egyptians