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Having a baby is like going back to school all over again, meaning that you'll have to start memorizing certain phrases, body parts, and even dates to better prepare yourself for going into labor -- and, ultimately, becoming a new parent.

While it's great to have a loving partner and a supportive group of friends and family by your side, nothing beats feeling like you're prepared for having a child by learning all there is to know about becoming a mother.

However, the unfortunate reality is that too many people rely on the Internet to get their information these days, meaning that they feel little need to ever commit this important, and sometimes life-saving, information to memory. So even if you've had a child of your own or you're planning to have one right now, you may still be in the majority of women who could use a serious brushing up on their pregnancy comprehension.

So let's take an in-depth look at pregnancy all the way from fertilization to labor, with a bit of newborn baby trivia sprinkled into the mix, to see how much of this info you've actually retained from your school years or from the last time you've given birth.

Question 1

How long is a trimester?

Let’s start off with some softball questions. These are pregnancy facts that pretty much everyone — men included — should know. At least we hope so. So you know how many months the average human pregnancy lasts, and you probably know what the prefix “tri” means. So if you don’t already know the answer off the top of your head, some simply division should help you pick out the correct choice. So do you know how long a trimester lasts?

Question 2

What is typically the first sign someone’s pregnant?

Did you know that nearly half of all pregnancies are not planned? That’s a ton of women who get pregnant without even knowing that they should be looking for the signs that they’re expecting. So do you know what is typically the first sign that you’re going to have a baby? In movies and TV shows, they often show female characters coming down with morning sickness first. But is this really the first sign for most women? Or simply the most dramatic?

Question 3

What is the “due date”?

If you’ve ever been pregnant, then easily one of the most asked questions you will get is, “When’s your due date?” So is this a question that you’ve fielded dozens of times throughout your pregnancy? If you’ve never been asked this question, then there’s a good chance you’ve also never been pregnant. But, after all, this is a fairly common expression, and we’re pretty sure that anyone who has been around a pregnant person should know what this phrase actually means.

Question 4

How many weeks is the average pregnancy?

We know, it’s another math questions. But knowing how many months a pregnancy last isn’t as helpful as knowing how many weeks the average one is. After all, pregnancy milestones are often marked in week-long increments, not just months. So again, if this is an answer you don’t know off the top of your head, you should be able to figure it out by some simple multiplication. Provided, of course, that you know how many months the average human gestation period lasts

Question 5

How many lines usually appear on a positive pregnancy test?

Whether you’ve been planning to have a baby or not, the few minutes that it can take between peeing on a test strip and waiting to see the results can seem to last forever. And if you’ve ever found yourself in this situation, you no doubt know what the symbols on the test strip from “pregnant” and “not pregnant” will be. While at-home pregnancy tests are usually fairly accurate — so long as you’ve waited long enough to take one — you should always follow-up with a doctor to know for sure.

Question 6

How long should you typically wait to tell people you’re expecting?

If you’re excited about having children, then there’s a good chance you’ll want to tell everyone that you’re pregnant as soon as you find out the news. However, the earlier you are in your pregnancy, the more risks their are associated with losing that pregnancy. Therefore, there is an amount of time that is recommended to wait before spreading the news to everyone. If you pass this period of time, your chances of losing the pregnancy will significantly decrease, making it safer to spread the excitement to more and more people.

Question 7

Can you exercise when pregnant?

Since you’re bound to put on a ton of weight while being pregnant anyway, is there really any need to exercise? Moreover, you need to know if exercising will actually help or hurt the baby. While many women who aren’t pregnant may relish the idea of getting to skip the gym, kick back on the couch, and eat a ton of junk food, being pregnant simply doesn’t mean that you can relax and let yourself go until you start going into labor. Or does it?

Question 8

What connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall?

There are a number of organs — new and otherwise — that you should familiarize yourself with if you’re planning on having a baby or are currently expecting. For instance, this particular organ is responsible for not only connecting the fetus to the uterine wall but also feeding the developing fetus all the oxygen and nutrients it needs to grow. It also helps filter out any waste products within the baby’s blood. So do you know the name of this organ?

Question 9

How many extra calories should a pregnant woman consume a day?

You’re not only eating to feed yourself and your baby while pregnant, you also need the extra calories for all of the additional body functions you go through while pregnant — which are more complicated and amazing than most people could imagine. That being said, getting to satisfy most of your food cravings while pregnant is one of the biggest upsides of the endeavor. And it’s amazing how many women don’t increase their calories enough to maintain a healthy weight. So do you know how many extra calories the average pregnant women should consume?

Question 10

What do you call the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks?

Did you know that many women will not even realize that they’ve had a lost pregnancy at some point in their life? While this may seem like a morbid fact, it’s a fairly common occurrence to lose a pregnancy in the first few days or weeks after conception, and many women will just mistake this event for a heavy or late period. So while this may indeed be a traumatic event for anyone who’s experienced this, just know that it’s largely something that many women will go through when first trying to conceive.

Question 11

When can you first feel the baby kick?

Even the first few months of pregnancy can be chalk full of their own symptoms, including morning sickness, mood swings, and, of course, missed periods. But even though there’s a baby growing inside of you that’s causing all of these changes, you might have to wait longer than expected to actually feel the baby kick. This will be a profound moment for many first-time mothers, you will finally be hit with the realization that there’s a baby actually growing inside of them. So when does this first begin to occur for most mothers?

Question 12

What do you call it when a fertilized egg implants itself outside of the uterus?

Ideally, a fertilized egg will implant itself in the uterine wall, where it can safely begin its growth into a developing fetus. However, it’s not that uncommon for an egg to implant itself elsewhere — like in the Fallopian tubes, in the cervix, or even on the ovaries. While this is sometimes referred to as a tubal pregnancy, there is an overarching term that covers each occurrence. This could result in abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding, and it requires immediate medical attention.

Question 13

Why should you avoid eating certain types of fish while pregnant?

While you may have an excuse to eat extra calories and put your feet up at work, being pregnant also comes with an extremely long list of things you can’t partake in or consume. Certain things like drinking alcohol, smoking, or doing drugs should very obviously be avoided. But then there are other seemingly harmless things, like drinking coffee and eating fish, that also have to be stopped altogether or seriously moderated. So do you know why you actually have to avoid eating certain fish?

Question 14

What’s the best position to sleep in while pregnant?

Sleep comes fairly easy to some people, who have no problem dozing off on the couch with the TV blaring in the background. Then there are others who it takes a half hour just to fall asleep and need everything to be pitch black and absolutely silent. Now just imagine having a baby growing inside you while you’re trying to find the perfect position to doze off? On top of that, many pregnant women may find that their favorite sleeping position isn’t exactly the healthiest for the pregnancy.

Question 15

How many weeks until the doctor can tell you the baby’s gender?

Back in the old days, you just had to wait to give birth before figuring out the gender of the child, adding a whole other element of excitement to the birthing process. But know you can start getting excited about the baby’s gender literally half way through the pregnancy (hint, hint). So whether you prefer to keep it old fashion or want to know as far in advance as possible so you can start asking for gender-specific baby gifts, do you know when is the soonest you can typically find out the baby’s gender?

Question 16

Do you know what OB-GYN stands for?

For many women, getting pregnant means that you will have to find a whole new doctor who can track your pregnancy from start to finish, including aiding in the delivery of the baby. While many women will become familiar with going to the gynecologist year after year, there are many gynecologists who don't specialize in the pregnancy or childbirth, meaning you will have to track someone down who falls into the category “OB-GYN.” So do you know what this phrase stands for?

Question 17

Which of these drinks can you still enjoy while pregnant?

Being pregnant means that you have to give up eating certain types of fish, processed meats, and many other food while you’re carrying a baby. But it also means that you may have to give up a number of your favorite beverages as well. While many people can’t wait for their morning cup of coffee, it’s ironic that expecting and new mothers may have to give up this caffeine — especially at a time in their life when they’re getting less sleep than ever before.

Question 18

For first-time mothers, how long does the average birth usually take?

For most, giving birth is by far the most terrifying experience of having a child. Especially if you know how long on average it takes for first-time mothers to go through labor. This is bound to be one of the longest days of your life. The upside is that is you ever want to have another child, the birthing process usually goes much faster. So do you know how long you can expect to be having contractions before the baby is actually born?

Question 19

What does it mean to be induced?

There are plenty of terms that get thrown around when you’re expecting, including the due date, trimesters, C-sections, and, in this case, the idea of being induced. But a lot of people who are unfamiliar with having a child or never did their homework may have misinterpreted the meaning of these terms. So do you know what it actually means if you’re induced? We’d like to give you a hint, but anything more would probably be giving the answer away.

Question 20

What is it called when the baby is born feet or bottom first?

Pretty much all babies are born head first with only 3 to 5% of babies being born either feet or bottom first, which is considered a far riskier position. In fact, if the baby will not turn head first in the womb, many doctors will opt to delivery the baby via caesarean section to reduce the possibility of complication. So do you know what type of birth this is typically called? And would you be prepared to deliver via C-section if the baby is in the incorrect position?

Question 21

What blocks the cervix throughout pregnancy?

Ever wonder what’s keeping the baby from simply pushing through the birth canal at any stage of the pregnancy? Well, this object certainly plays a role in that, but more importantly, it protects the pregnancy from any harmful bacteria or pathogens that travel up the cervical canal. This object forms very early on in the pregnancy and will continue to be rejuvenated throughout the course of the pregnancy until it eventually softens and comes lose before labor. So do you know what it's called?

Question 22

What is the name for the vertical line that can appear across the abdomen?

Pretty much everyone knows that having a baby will result in getting stretch marks. After all, your uterus is literally expanding to 500 times its normal size, and your belly will become increasingly larger in the process. However, there is another type of line that might appear on your belly, running vertically as opposed to horizontally. This line can appear in almost 75% of all pregnancies, meaning that it’s something you definitely don’t have to worry about. But do you know what it’s called?

Question 23

What do you call the loss of a pregnancy after 20 weeks?

After 20 weeks of being pregnant, the chances of losing a pregnancy significantly decreases. However, any pregnancy has its fair share of risk, and about one in every 170 births inside the United States will result in the loss of a pregnancy. While this could happen to anyone, there are a number of risk factors that could increase the likelihood of this event, including the use of drugs, alcohol, or smoking throughout the pregnancy, or simply being over the age of 35. So be sure to know the risk factors if you’re planning to have a baby.

Question 24

What membrane does the fetus develop in?

If you’re someone who spends a good deal of time surfing the Internet — especially in regards to pregnancy — then you may have seen the shocking, yet amazing, videos of newborn babies still contained inside this membrane. The footage certainly isn’t for the faint of heart, but it does give a better glimpse as to what the baby actually looks like while inside the womb. So do you know the name of the membrane that the fetus spends all of its time in?

Question 25

What kind of anesthetic do they give during labor?

They say that childbirth is one of the most painful experiences of a person’s life. Especially if you decided to do it without the comforts of modern medicine. Luckily, for many women, we’ve come a long way in the last few decades for helping ease the pain of having a child. This particular anesthesia is given to women who are going into labor. It is injected into the woman’s lower back and can help turn the majority of pain into more of a pressure sensation.

Question 26

How many centimeters before the cervix is considered fully dilated?

They say that labor begins when the cervix is 3cm dilated. So do you know how much further the cervix opens up before it’s considered fully dilated? Before this happens, the mother’s mucus plug will dissolve and her water will often break, making it possible for the baby to pass through the birth canal. But exactly how big does the birth canal need to be for the baby to pass through. For those who still use the Imperial system of measurement, it might be a bit tricky to convert those inches into centimeters?

Question 27

Do you know what C-section stands for?

If it looks like the baby isn’t in the right position to be born, or there is a problem with the umbilical cord or the mother being able to pass the baby through her birth canal, then the doctors may opt to perform a C-section instead. While this surgery may sound risky, it is fairly commonplace these days and has greatly reduced the number of complications that can accompany childbirth. So do you know what the C in C-section actually stands for?

Question 28

Which of these organs grows during pregnancy?

Of course, any organ specifically involved in the developing fetus is going to grow along with the baby. But there are other parts and organs in the female anatomy that also go through some equally impressive changes. This is something that you may never have learned about even if you’ve gone through a pregnancy, but if you think about it logically, you should still be able to make an educated guess as to which organ also grows during the gestation period?

Question 29

What actually occurs when your water breaks?

In movies and TV shows, showing someone’s water break is usually implied to be the first sign that you’re going into labor. However, in real-life, things are slightly more complicated than that. For someone women, they might not even notice that their water has broken and will have to wait until contraction begin before they known to go to the hospital instead. But for others, it might be a very noticeable event that means contractions and labor are soon to follow.

Question 30

What two major hormones do the ovaries release?

When it comes to hormones and men, things are pretty straightforward: they release testosterone. Of course, men also have “female” hormones as well, just in much smaller quantities. Women, however, have a lot more of a complicated system when it comes to their hormones. And unlike the testes in men which largely only produce testosterone, the ovaries in women are known for producing two major hormones, which both play a vital role in the development of the fetus during pregnancy.

Question 31

What connects the fetus to the placenta?

Even for those who haven’t given birth, this should be a fairly easy question. After all, this cord often has a lot of symbolic meaning when it comes to childbirth as well — as the father is often the one who “cuts the cord,” detaching the baby from the placenta and symbolically making the baby into its own person, no longer needing the life support from its mother to survive. However, this cord can also be problematic throughout the pregnancy and birthing process if it gets wrapped around the child.

Question 32

What is the average weight of a newborn baby?

Despite a baby only weighing this much on average when they are first born, the average woman actually gains between 25 and 35 pounds throughout her pregnancy. And that number can actually be higher if you’re someone who is currently underweight. There is a pretty big spectrum of weight that is considered healthy for newborn babies — with boys typically weighing slightly more than girls — but do you know what the average is? It might be a little less than you think.

Question 33

How many hours per day does a newborn typically sleep?

While you’re certainly prone to being woken up in the night be a crying or hungry baby — after all, crying is one of the few forms of communication that a baby actually has — the one upside of a having a newborn is that they do sleep an extraordinary amount of time. So if you’re lucky enough to have some time off of work, you can at least catch up on sleep whenever your baby happens to nod off. So do you know how many hours this is on average?

Question 34

What type of depression can follow childbirth?

Being pregnant and having a baby can be an emotional rollercoaster. While many women have an overall positive experience during the process, others find the dramatic changes in hormones to be troubling. Actually having a child and being done with the pregnancy can also be a sudden shock to many women, resulting in a depression during the time soon after the baby is born. This is a fairly common occurrence, though it is important that you speak with your doctor if this happens to you.

Question 35

How long is it recommended to breastfeed your baby?

Though the baby may not be born for nine months, many women will actually first start lactating during their second trimester — though this will increase dramatically after the baby is actually born. Breastfeeding is a highly recommended practice that can help strengthen the bond between mother and child and also decrease the chances of SIDS. That being said, it is only recommended to breastfeed your child for a certain amount of time. Do you know how long that period is?

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