Play The Pregnancy Quiz That Every New Mom Will Totally Ace
- by Amber Winter
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Pregnancy is a magical experience in which a woman creates new life in her womb. Throughout the 40 weeks (give or take a few depending on if your baby comes early or late), a mother will learn all kinds of new things she never even thought of until she had conceived. If you’re not a mother already, but are considering it, perhaps you’ve already started your extensive research on all things pregnancy. Such as how women shouldn’t consume fish or sushi, or that hot tubs are something to avoid.
If you are a new mother then this quiz should be a breeze for you. It includes a number of different new terms that are associated with pregnancy and the early months of motherhood. Braxton Hicks? What even is that? You’re probably also familiar with all of the different milestones a mother experienced through pregnancy. Like when you’ll be able to find out the gender of your baby (if that’s even something you want to find out – some choose to leave it a surprise!).
Curious to see if you actually know your stuff? Answer these questions to prepare yourself if you’re expecting or just want to know more for the future!
What does it mean to swaddle a baby?
Although being a new mother can be quite frightening, it’s safe to say that you learn to pick up all the tips and tricks fairly quick. With the rise of Pinterest these days, there isn’t any article you cannot find about all the things you should know about being a first time parent. Additionally there are dozens of parenting books you can find at Chapters that’s filled with all the things you should know before you bring your newborn home – such as swaddling!
Can you freeze breast milk?
There are basically two things a new mother can feed her new born child, breast milk or formula. It’s also a complete preference depending on the woman – sometimes they introduce formula after a few months of breastfeeding, or just go straight into it as well. I feel like there is a lot of weird stigma around breastfeeding though, especially out in public. However one of the things I always think about is that one Friends episode where Ross refused to taste test Carol’s breast milk because he thought it was weird.
What is an epidural?
Pregnancy is a magical experience where a woman is creating actual life within her own body. Sure it’s equally as terrifying because you’re in charge of that little person and there is a lot of fear when it comes to thinking about how you’ll properly raise a child. But at least you have those nine months to prepare yourself for the lifetime of constant worry you’re doing something right. Making it through the pregnancy is the first step! And there are lots of things you should familiarize yourself with prior.
When can the mother typically find out the gender of the baby during pregnancy?
There are so many different milestones throughout a pregnancy. The first is of course reading all the signs and signals of early pregnancy and getting the confirmation either from the at home test or if you go and visit your doctor. From there the countdown begins, and for the next nine months you’ll be ticking off a calendar about all the things to learn and experience. Hearing the heartbeat for the first time, seeing your baby grown each ultrasound visit, and even finding out the sex (can I say gender reveal party?)
Why do most mothers choose not to bathe their newborn in the first 24 hours?
Like I said before, there are so many things to learn about babies and pregnancy if it’s your first time having a baby. Luckily there are a number of resources that you can brush up on so you can familiarize yourself with them all. Not only that, the doctors you work with on your journey through the magical time will also give you all of the necessary information to have a healthy and happy pregnancy. But by labor time, you’ll probably forget some of the important stuff like postponing your baby’s first bath.
How much weight should a mother typically gain during pregnancy?
One of the sayings most heard with pregnancies is that a woman is now eating for two. Which is technically the truth because there is now her and the baby to look out for, but she’s definitely not eating for two adult sized humans. Doctors have really tried to break free from the idea that a woman needs to gorge in food in order to sustain her baby, when in all reality just eating bigger, healthier portions is all that’s really required.
Why are pregnant women told not to go in hot tubs?
Whether you were actively trying to conceive a child or it happened unintentionally, when you find out that you are pregnant there are so many things that a woman learns she cannot do. The most obvious are the things that you should immediate cut out like consuming alcohol, doing drugs and smoking. Additionally a woman should cut back on her caffeine intake if she is a heavy coffee drinker. And by the third trimester women aren’t supposed to be flying.
What is the reason pregnant women are told not to consume certain fish or sushi?
Here we are again with another thing that pregnant women shouldn’t be consuming when they are pregnant. As it was mentioned before, the most obvious thing a woman shouldn’t consume while pregnant is alcohol of any kind, but there are a few other things that are considered to be harmful for an unborn baby. Certain kinds of cheese, deli meat, uncooked or under cooked eggs, fish, sushi, and things with a lot of artificial sugar. So why can’t women eat fish?
What do you have to have in order to leave the hospital with your newborn baby?
When a woman is in her final months of pregnancy, there are a number of things she should do to prepare for the new arrival. Of course at home you should have already started organizing the nursery with all of the necessities like a crib, changing table, dresser or closet for all of the different sizes of clothing and diapers, and a few other things you might want to make it more comfortable like a reclining chair. And don’t waste last minute to pack a hospital bag because labor can be unpredictable.
What is an OB-GYN?
If you’re a new mom, about to be or are planning to conceive a child soon, then you probably have heard a number of different acronyms, short forms, abbreviations and/or words you’re completely unfamiliar with. And you shouldn’t worry because you’re definitely not alone! In those nine months of pregnancy you’re going to learn things, see things, and experience things you never thought you would. But it’s all a part of the pregnancy journey so be sure to cherish every moment!
What is the most common reason for a woman to have a C-section?
We’ve all seen the movies where a woman is nine months pregnant and suddenly her water breaks and everyone starts to panic. The mother-to-be and father-to-be rush to collect their hospital bag and rush to the hospital as if they fear she might have her baby during the car ride there. Of course, women have been known to give birth in strange places, labor isn’t normally that quick (although it does happen). For the most part women start to experience contractions and are instructed to time their length and frequency before going to the hospital.
What is the term for false contractions during pregnancy?
Speaking on contractions, there are some of which don’t indicate a woman has gone into labor. But first let’s outline what exactly a contraction is. Essentially it’s the tightening and relaxing of the uterus and is known to be extremely painful, especially the more frequent and longer they become. They say if a woman can carry on a conversation then her contractions have not reached full capacity, but I guess you never really know what they feel like until you experience them yourself.
What color of eyes are babies often born with?
Babies go through so many changes throughout a pregnancy, but they don’t stop there! Of course birth is such a magical, and wonderful experience. If you’re a mother you actually helped to create human life. Your baby grew from just a tiny group of cells no bigger than a sesame seed and developed into a human with functioning organs and ten fingers and toes! A majority of babies are born with the same eye color, some keep it but others change over time within the first six months.
Are babies born with more or fewer bones than an adult?
As it was mentioned above, babies go through so many physical changes within the pregnancy and in the first year of birth. For example, their heads are not proportioned to the rest of their body when they are first born, but over time their body begins to grow at a faster rate so eventually everything becomes balanced between the head, torso and legs. One thing most people don’t know about is the number of bones a baby is born with.
Latching refers to what?
Here we are again with another strange term you might not know about if you’re not a new mom or don’t have much experience with newborns. There are so many terms and definitions that you’ll learn throughout pregnancy. For example breeching: any idea what this is? Has to do with the type of placement the unborn baby inside the uterus. Crowning? Another term having to do with giving birth, and is the moment in which the baby can first be seen during labor.
What is the average number of weeks expecting parents wait to share their news?
If you’ve intentionally been trying to conceive, learning that you’re pregnant is probably the most exciting news you’ll ever hear. You might even have been eager and learn that you’re pregnant before your next cycle. There are all kinds of new technology these days that can track the pregnancy hormone quite early. However, there is a superstition around revealing such news because the first few weeks of a pregnancy can be rather delicate, and although extremely sad there are things that can potentially go wrong.
How many centimeters does a woman have to be to be considered fully dilated?
As a woman starts to feel contractions in the last months of pregnancy (yes, there is a possibility for your little one to come a few weeks early!), the mother enters the first steps of labor. Regular and consistent contractions are the first indicators that a woman is going into labor because the cervix will start opening, meaning that she will start to be dilated. It is not the same for every woman though. If you’ve seen Friends, you’ll know how much of a struggle it was for Rachel to become fully dilated.
Why are women encouraged to take folic acid before and during pregnancy?
If you were trying to conceive your first child, you may had already started to take folic acid before you even conceived. It’s like many of the other things you will learn during your first pregnancy that is important for the health and well-being of your baby. This is just one of the many things that a woman can take on a regular basis to improve the development of her baby. Prenatal vitamins are also important for a woman to take to make sure she has consumed all the necessary nutrients.
Trimester refers to what?
Here we are with yet another term associated with pregnancy. To be fair there is such a huge amount of words to choose from. However this one is probably one of the easiest ones to be able to define because it is a fairly common one. It’s something that is a part of every pregnancy that a woman goes through. Even if you don’t have a child you’ll probably have heard this in a TV show or a movie with someone who is pregnant or looking to conceive.
How long should a mother typically breastfeed a child before introducing new foods?
Whether its breastfeeding or formula, there is a certain time frame in which a mother should only feed her child one of those two things until the baby can develop its stomach and digestive system. Even within the first few weeks a baby’s stomach grows from the size of a cherry to the size of an egg, which is a significant development. While the length of time in which a mother introduces food is not set in stone because it really does rely on the growth of the baby, there is a “guideline” time you can follow.
Which of these things do babies not have when born?
Babies are so magical because they start off as a merging of cells from mom and dad and over time continue to grow inside the mother’s womb. You can find so many different sheets on Pinterest about the growth of a fetus by tracking the number of weeks you are pregnant – there are also a handful of apps you can find as well for your phone. It’s so crazy to think that one week your baby has little nubs for arms and legs but eventually grow fingers and toes!
What is the name of a doctor who works with children?
When you think of a doctor, your mind probably wanders to hospitals, where you see nurses running around and a doctor will come in to examine you if you have a broken bone. But there is a whole world behind doctors – and they all specialize in something. Whether that be a general surgeon, or someone who has an expertise in anything associated with the heart, or someone who specializes in skin care. Just like all of the different fields, there are doctors who work solely with young children.
How should a baby be placed to sleep?
This is something you probably haven’t thought of unless you’re a parent or are expecting a baby very soon. Sure, there are a number of different ways that you sleep as an adult – on your back, on your side, even on your stomach. And of course all of those are fine because you’re a fully developed human and have control of your lungs and breathing. But the same cannot be said for a baby, let alone a newborn who needs to be placed a certain way.
What is a midwife?
This is the last term of this quiz! And it is a fairly easy one, I’m certain you’ll probably have heard this word at some point in your life. Even if you have, do you know what it means? I’ll give you a hint – similar to a pediatrician, a midwife is a person who has a specific role to play throughout a woman’s pregnancy. And depending on the type of birth she wants to have, they may play an even bigger part if she’s chosen to have a home birth.
What are the two common things that grow in size during pregnancy?
There are many things that grow throughout a pregnancy. Of course the most obvious would be the baby itself, which we’ve already discussed throughout this quiz. Starting off from just cells to a 7lb baby by the end of the third trimester. And yes, the mother is also something that grows throughout the pregnancy. Her stomach gets bigger as the weeks go on just as the baby continues to develop. But there are other parts of the body that grow along with her, some you might be surprised to learn about.