Miscellaneous
At what age do most babies start to crawl
Between 6-10 months
Which organ develops during pregnancy to provide nutrients and oxygen to the baby?
Placenta
What is the average weight for a newborn baby?
5.5-8.8 pounds
True or false: newborns produce tears when they cry
False
What does breech baby mean?
Baby’s position being feet or bottom first instead of head first
What is the recommended maximum amount of daily caffeine for pregnant women?
200mg
True or false: women do not menstruate while breastfeeding
True (typically)
Fraternal
What is the drug that is given to pregnant women to induce labour?
Pitocin
From what date is the due date for a baby calculated?
First day of last period
What is the recommended maximum amount of time a newborn is safe in a car seat?
A. 2 hours
B. 3 hours
C. 4 hours
A. 2 hours
How many weeks is considered a full term pregnancy?
39 - 40 weeks and 6 days
Which vitamin is especially important for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects?
Folic acid (vitamin B9)
What is the term used to describe practice contractions or false labour?
Which fact is false:
A. Babies are born without kneecaps
B. There is fentanyl in epidurals
C. It is unsafe to dye your hair when pregnant
C. It is unsafe to dye your hair when pregnant
How many hours per day do newborns typically sleep
14-17 hours
Which fact is false:
A. A newborns stomach is the size of a hazelnut
B. Babies should be bathed every day
C. Newborns can only see in black and white
B. Babies should be bathed every day
What hormone is primarily responsible for maintaining pregnancy?
Progesterone
How many bones are babies born with?
270 (~300)
Which fact is false:
A. It is safe for newborns to drink water
B. Newborns have a natural swimming reflex
C. Newborns' intestines are about 11 feet long
A. It is safe for newborns to drink water