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Pregnant women should not eat sushi

True. 

There's always a risk of getting a parasite or bacteria when eating raw fish.

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In this country, babies often sleep outdoors in strollers, even during cold weather, because fresh air is believed to be healthy.

Denmark

100

What is the average length of a human pregnancy?

About 40 weeks (280 days)

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In this country, many believe that heartburn during pregnancy means the baby will be born with lots of hair.

US

200

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2

200

When pregnant your sense of smell and tastes deterirates. True or false?

False, it sharpens.

It helps you stay from unsafe foods.

200

In this country, babies often receive a red envelop filled with money to celebrate their first month of life.

China

200

What food craving is most commonly reported during pregnancy?

Chocolate

200

In this country, people may predict the baby's gender based on whether the mother's belly is carried high or low.

UK

300

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3

300

It's safe to get an X-ray while pregnant.

True.

The amount of radiation is so small that it cannot harm the child.

300

Parents in this country traditionally celebrate a baby's 100th day with a large feast.

South Korea

300

What percentage of babies are born on their actual due date?

4-5 %

300

People in this country traditionally believe that a pregnant woman should avoid funerals to protect the baby from bad spirits

Mexico

400

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4

400

While in the womb, babies have more bones than mothers. True or false?

True

400

A baby's first birthday is celebrated with a ceremony where objects are placed in front of the child to predict their future.

South Korea

400

What is the longest pregnancy on record?

375 days (1 year 10 days)

400

In this country, pregnant women are encouraged to eat saffron because it is believed to help the baby have fair skin

India

500

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500

What happens to the baby in the womb when the mom yawns?

They yawn too

500

In this country, parents tradittionally keep babies indoors for about a month after birth during a recovery period.

China

500

What country has the highest number of twins in the world?

Nigeria

500

Some people in this country believe that looking at beautiful things during pregnancy will make the baby more beautiful

Japan