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How many trimesters are in a typical pregnancy?
Three
What type of care helps monitor the health of you and your baby during pregnancy?
Prenatal Care
What is one common sign that labor may be starting?
Regular contractions, water breaking, bloody show, etc.
Name one important item to pack for your hospital stay.
ID, phone charger, toiletries, comfortable clothes, or baby clothes.
If you are worried about a pregnancy symptom, who is a good first point of contact?
Your maternity care provider.
About how many weeks does a typical pregnancy last?
Name one thing you should bring or be ready to discuss at your first prenatal appointment.
Medication and supplement list, health history, last menstrual period, or prior pregnancy history.
What are Braxton Hicks contractions often called?
Practice contractions
What should be safely installed in the vehicle before baby comes home?
A properly installed, rear-facing infant car seat.
Name one pregnancy warning sign that should be reported promptly.
Vaginal bleeding, leaking fluid, severe headache, vision changes, fever, severe abdominal pain, or reduced fetal movement.
What organ provides oxygen and nutrients to the developing baby?
The placenta
Why is it important to tell your provider about every medication and supplement you take?
To check what is safe and appropriate during pregnancy
What usually happens to true labor contractions over time?
They become more regular, stronger, longer, or closer together.
Name one person you should decide in advance to call when labor begins.
Your provider, support person, or doula, depending on the situation.
If your baby's movements are noticeably reduced from their usual pattern, what should you do?
Contact your maternity care provider promptly; don't wait until the next day.
What is the name for the fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects the baby?
The amniotic sac
True or false: You should skip a prenatal appointment if you feel perfectly healthy.
False. Some conditions have no obvious symptoms.
Your water breaks, but you are not having contractions. What should you do?
Contact your maternity care provider promptly and follow their instructions.
Why is it helpful to know your route to the birth facility ahead of time?
To plan transportation and allow for travel time or delays.
You have severe chest pain or trouble breathing during pregnancy. Should you wait for your next appointment?
No. Seek emergency medical care.
What are the three trimesters of pregnancy, in order?
First, Second, Third
Name two things your provider may check at a routine prenatal visit.
Blood pressure, weight, baby's growth, baby's heartbeat, symptoms, or appropriate tests.
You are 30 weeks pregnant and having regular tightenings with pelvic pressure. Should you wait until tomorrow?
No. Contact your provider or seek urgent maternity assessment now because preterm labor is possible.
Name three things to include in a birth-preference plan.
Support people, comfort measures, pain-relief preferences, communication needs, or preferences for immediate newborn care.
You are not sure whether a symptom is serious. Is it safer to ignore it or call for advice?
Call your provider for guidance; seek emergency help for severe symptoms.