DON'T Fail This Quiz If You Ever Plan To Get Pregnant!

Pregnancy is considered to be one of the most beautiful (if not the most beautiful) times in a woman's life. She is growing a tiny human inside of her, and is about to become a mother. There are gender reveal parties, baby showers, decorating a nursery, and so much more to look forward to. It is definitely an exciting time for the parents-to-be.

In modern culture, a lot of emphasis is put on these things, as well as the fun parts like picking out names, buying cutesie baby outfits, and documenting every moment in a pregnancy journal. When the big day comes, it has been long awaited and will (hopefully) be the perfect end to a wonderful journey... Except the reality is that pregnancy is often ugly, gross, and can feel never-ending. It is painful, long, and stressful- in more ways than one. It will all be worth the wait, of course, but sometimes during the course of the nine months it takes a woman's body to fully grow a baby, it is far from pleasant. It is hard.

There are plenty of things about being pregnant that the movies and all your pregnant friends' fun Facebook posts don't tell you. It is the beginning of a new way of life, and the end of everything you knew before. And in the end, no words can really prepare you for it. However, this quiz might be able to at least tell you if you can handle the hardships that go along with being preggo. Examining your current lifestyle, pregnancy knowledge, and how you would handle various pregnancy situations, we will let you know if you could, in fact, handle the tough road to motherhood. Good luck!

Question 1

How old are you?

Age is a hugely important factor in determining whether you can handle being pregnant. If you are still a teenager, or if you are much older than most mothers, things could get tricky. The best age to get pregnant is in your 20's and 30's, although plenty of women do it before and after.

Question 2

Describe your current lifestyle.

No matter what your life looks like now, everyone is super busy living their lives, and thus your life will change immensely being pregnant and then, of course, having a child. Describe what life looks like now, and it will give us an idea of whether you have what it takes to be preggo.

Question 3

The pregnancy test is positive. What is your first reaction?

Whether you have been trying to conceive a child for years, or you have never even thought about becoming a mother, taking a pregnancy test is a very nerve-wracking thing to do. Some women want a pregnancy so desperately and others avoid it at all costs. Where do you fall between these extremes?

Question 4

How do you deal with a lack of sleep?

We hope you deal with a lack of sleep well, because that is exactly what you will be facing after being pregnant and actually having the baby. There will be months upon months of uninterrupted sleep. But because women have to urinate so frequently during pregnancy since the baby is pushing on the bladder, many women get up several times per night to go to the bathroom, which becomes very frustrating.

Question 5

What scares you the most about being pregnant?

Pregnancy is super scary, no matter how much you want it or how hard you have tried. Every woman gets scared about something. There are the crazy symptoms, pain of giving birth, the fact that you are growing a human being inside of you, and of course, the fear of losing the baby.

Question 6

At which point during pregnancy is it considered "safe" to tell people?

Because of the higher risk of miscarriage in early pregnancy, many moms-to-be decide to wait until a certain point in their pregnancy when it is generally considered a significantly lower risk of losing the baby. In order to avoid then having to explain the loss to everyone who was so excited for baby, these moms keep their big news under wraps until which point?

Question 7

In general, when can you find out the gender?

New ultrasound techniques are making it easier to see the gender of a baby earlier and earlier in pregnancy. Additionally, moms can pay to have an early gender scan somewhere other than their doctor's office, or have a blood test done and find out that way. But in general, the baby's gender is not known until which point in pregnancy?

Question 8

When can you first feel baby kick?

Every pregnancy milestone is very special to an expectant mom, from the positive pregnancy test all the way until the water breaks, and of course, the birth, itself. One of the coolest milestones is feeling baby kick for the first time, which makes everything feel even more real. At which point does this happen?

Question 9

How do you feel about having to wear maternity clothes?

If you are lucky, you will not need to switch your wardrobe to maternity clothes for quite awhile. While it is common to experience bloating and weight gain right away, you will not really begin showing an actual baby bump for at least 12 weeks, usually more. However, if you have already had a baby, you will likely begin to show sooner.

Question 10

What should you use to reduce stretch marks during pregnancy?

It can be quite a shock to see your previously smooth stomach grow and expand so quickly that your skin develops stretch marks. But except for a select few women, most preggos will experience stretch marks to some extent, no matter what you do. But there is one remedy that is pretty well known to lessen the severity of the stretch marks during pregnancy. What is it?

Question 11

Do you have the support of your baby daddy?

Along with all of the obvious changes you go through during pregnancy, like the changes in your body and all of the preparation that must be done for when the baby comes, pregnancy hormones also take their toll, and without a support system, pregnancy can be even more stressful. It is especially important to have the support of your husband, boyfriend, baby daddy, or significant other.

Question 12

Be honest: how well do you deal with gross stuff?

Pregnancy is FULL of gross stuff, as any woman who has ever been pregnant will tell you. Long before the day you actually give birth, there is vomiting, different bathroom habits, stretching, normal things smelling gross to you, acne, leaking urine (and other things), etc. The list goes on. How well do you deal with the disgusting things in life?

Question 13

When is a pregnancy considered viable?

The answer to this question depends on where in the world you live. In the United States, viability is considered to be after ___ weeks of pregnancy. This means that this is the absolute earliest a baby can be born with any semblance of a chance of survival. The odds are not good at this stage, but a chance does exist.

Question 14

What is the most important thing to bring to the hospital FOR YOURSELF?

Let's be real; anything you forget to bring to the hospital when you go into labor the hospital will have. Even something huge like the carseat can be brought by a relative later, because it is not like you are leaving right after giving birth. Even if you go with nothing packed, at all, it will turn out fine. But say you are the most prepared mom in the world; what is the most essential item to pack for yourself?

Question 15

Are you in a stable relationship?

This is important for many reasons (unless you are going it alone doing the whole In Vitro thing). For the vast majority of people, it will be essential to have the support system of a loving partner not only after the baby is born, but during the pregnancy, as well. A partner can provide love, emotional and financial support, and another parent for your child.

Question 16

True or False: You can change the cat litter while pregnant.

It is just kitty litter; what could go wrong? Well maybe, but maybe not. After all, there are plenty of regular food and other everyday household items that become suddenly dangerous during pregnancy. Most of these things have dangerous toxins or chemicals in them that could hurt the baby. So what about kitty litter?

Question 17

How would you deal with being on bedrest?

Although being on bedrest (in your own home or in the hospital) is never ideal, it is a possibility if there are complications. Preterm labor, pre-eclampsia, high blood pressure, growth issues with the baby, and threatened miscarriage are just a few of the reasons a woman could be placed on bedrest, which is medically necessary but very boring and a huge disruption to your life.

Question 18

Have you had children before?

If you have been pregnant before, then you know what you are getting yourself into by deciding to bear a child. Even though once a woman is pregnant, she WILL have what it takes (they always do), this quiz can let you know if WE think you have what it takes.

Question 19

You find out you are pregnant with multiples. What is your reaction?

Finding out you are pregnant is life-changing. Finding out you are pregnant with two or more babies is even more so. For some women, this would be a dream come true. For others, it would be a total nightmare. How would you feel if, at your first sonogram appointment, you were told you were having twins, triplets, or more?

Question 20

True or False: One glass of wine is ok during pregnancy.

The answer to this question will depend on who you ask. Some people swear that one glass of wine now and then is ok during pregnancy, while others are of the opinion that no amount of alcohol is safe. What do you think, for you, personally?

Question 21

Which is the most essential supplement during pregnancy?

If you are going to be pregnant, you want to make sure and do it right. Many women start taking this supplement long before they become pregnant, just in case it happens, because it is THAT important for the prevention of neural tube defects. Which supplement is it essential to be taking while pregnant?

Question 22

When can you expect to pass the mucus plug?

Every pregnant woman has something called a mucus plug, which is located at the opening of the cervix and prevents bacteria of getting into the womb. Infection can be deadly during pregnancy, so this is very important. When do you lose the mucus plug?

Question 23

What is one way to kick-start labor?

If you have made it to the end of your pregnancy and the little one just will not come out, there are some things you can do to kickstart labor. At this point, many women are willing to try just about anything to be over and done with pregnancy, and after 40 long weeks, I do not blame them.

Question 24

Typically, what is the first sign of pregnancy?

Most women do not know they are pregnant until this one, unmistakable sign happens. However, women who have been trying to get pregnant may know much sooner than others because they are analyzing every little sign their body gives them in hopes that this is their month. But in general, how do women know they might be pregnant?

Question 25

What causes low birth weight?

Obviously, you want your baby to be born healthy in every way, including their weight. There are several things that could cause a baby to be born with a low birth weight, the most common of which is prematurity. What else can cause a baby to be born small?

Question 26

It is scientifically proven that if you have heartburn, you are more likely to have a baby with _____.

Heartburn is just one of the many symptoms pregnant women have to deal with. It is not uncommon, but it is definitely unpleasant. And according to science (no, this is not just an old wives' tale!), heartburn can be an indicator that you will give birth to a baby with this unique feature.

Question 27

Where would one have an episiodomy?

Just hearing the word "episiotomy" makes many women cringe, especially if they have had one before. But even just knowing what it is can make you cringe, because it sounds so horribly painful. Luckily, during childbirth, you are either drugged up enough to not feel it, or in too much pain to notice. So it is mostly just the thought of it that is cringe-worthy. If you are going to be pregnant, you should know what this word means.

Question 28

Which hormone increases during pregnancy to sustain the pregnancy?

Even though every woman experiences an increase in this hormone during pregnancy, many may not even be aware that they do, because unless you are going through infertility, it is not something that doctors usually point out. But it is a hormone that is needed during pregnancy, and those who do experience infertility or recurrent miscarriages can supplement it if they become aware that it has played a factor in their struggles.

Question 29

Fact or Myth: Pregnant women should avoid exercise.

Now, there are always exceptions to every rule, but for the most part, pregnancy advice can be broken up into the true and false, and the fact and myth. When it comes to exercise, which is generally regarded as a healthy thing to do, should pregnant women avoid it, or keep on keeping on?

Question 30

How do you feel about strangers touching your belly?

Most of the people who do this are of course well-meaning and are just excited about the new life growing inside of you, even though they are strangers to you. And some people just do not have boundaries. But when you are pregnant, you'd better be prepared for rude comments, invasive questions, and strangers touching your belly.

Question 31

Which famous pregnant movie character would you like to emulate?

Since bringing a new human into the world is so very life-changing, it makes for a great storyline in movies and on TV. So many pregnant women have been the center of the plot of books, films, and television shows. Of the following, which mom-to-be would you most hope to be like?

Question 32

At the end of your nine months, what size is your uterus?

Did you know that from the time of conception until the end of your pregnancy, your uterus will expand to 500 times its normal size? That seems crazy to think about, but in order to grow and sustain a human life, that is the necessary uterine growth. Which fruit will your uterus be the size of when you give birth?

Question 33

How long will you be pregnant for?

This seems like a no-brainer, right? The human gestational period is always thought of as nine months. The pregnancy is measured by doctors from the first day of a woman's last menstrual period however, so that she is technically two weeks pregnant when she conceives, and around four when she can first find out. How long is the normal gestation?

Question 34

How "go with the flow" are you?

The ability to make and execute a plan is important in life, and as a parent. But so is the ability to go with the flow. In parenthood and in pregnancy, things come up all the time that were not expected. The more flexible you are, the better off you will be.

Question 35

What would you do if you felt like you were leaking in your second trimester?

You will become very aware of your body during pregnancy, in good ways and in bad. Things that were previously gross to you will become normal, and you will not sweat the small stuff (but you will sweat actual sweat a lot more). In the event that you felt like you were leaking fluids (urine, discharge, amniotic fluids, whatever) in your second trimester, what action would you take?

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