Fetal Development and Nutrition
Breastfeeding & Family Planning
Labor and Delivery
Postpartum & Baby Basics
100
This syndrome is sometimes called a "lifetime hangover" and is caused when the mother drinks alcohol while pregnant.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
100
Name the only method of birth control that also protects against STIs AND HIV
Condoms!
(Abstinence is also an acceptable answer)
(PrEP prevents HIV)
100
Name two options for coping with labor pains, one natural and one medicated
There are so many options out there! Choose what's best for you :)
100
What are the ABCs of infant safe sleep?
Alone
Back
Crib
200
In addition to dairy, what are the other 4 food categories on MyPlate?
Fruits, grains, vegetables, proteins
200
What are some hunger cues?
smacking lips, sucking, rooting, hand to mouth...
200
When you're timing contractions, what are the 3 magic numbers that tell you it's time to go to the hospital?
4-1-1
(4 minutes apart, lasting one minute, for one hour)
200
How soon after birth does a newborn need to go to their first pediatrician visit?
2-5 days after birth
300
Pregnancy begins when a fertilized egg implants in the wall of this organ.
Uterus / womb
300
When might you feel contractions?
During pregnancy (Braxton Hicks, practice contractions), during labor, and maybe even after labor while breastfeeding
300
What does the cervix do during labor?
Effaces (thins) and dilates (opens)
300
What's the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression?
TIMELINE & SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT
Baby blues: from a few hours to two weeks, irritability/fatigue/sadness, talk to family member and friend and get rest
Postpartum depression: can happen anytime in the first year and lasts longer, more severe symptoms like extreme stress/detachment from baby, need to talk to a professional to get assistance