Healthy pregnancy quiz
Your health is more important than ever when you are pregnant or have a new baby. Take our quiz to test your knowledge and learn more about staying healthy before, during and after pregnancy.
1. True or false? If you’re trying to get pregnant, it’s important to start taking prenatal vitamins as soon as you can.
That’s right! Prenatal vitamins can provide extra vitamins and minerals a pregnant individual may be missing from their diet.
That is incorrect. Prenatal vitamins are recommended so a pregnant individual can add extra vitamins and minerals their body may need to their diet.
2. Which of the following are early signs of pregnancy?
That is incorrect. The correct answer is E.
That is incorrect. The correct answer is E.
That is incorrect. The correct answer is E.
That is incorrect. The correct answer is E.
That’s correct! Any of these symptoms could be a sign of early pregnancy. Check with your care provider if you think you could be pregnant.
3. True or false? Recommending resources for infant supplies and pelvic floor services, assisting with nursing and parent education are ways doulas can help a pregnant person before, during and after pregnancy.
That’s correct! Doulas can also connect a person to support groups, help advocate for their health care needs and support a birth partner, among other services.
That is incorrect. Doulas can also connect a person to support groups, help advocate for their health care needs and support a birth partner, among other services.
4. True or false? Multiple births, diabetes and a mother’s age may be risk factors for high-risk pregnancy.
That’s right! Pre-existing medical conditions and lifestyle factors can also increase risk. Proper prenatal care can help manage these risks during pregnancy.
The answer is true. Pre-existing medical conditions and lifestyle factors can also increase risk. Proper prenatal care can help manage these risks during pregnancy.
5. You can still get gestational diabetes while pregnant, even if you have never had diabetes.
That’s right! Women can get gestational diabetes while pregnant, even if they have never been diagnosed with diabetes before. Gestational diabetes goes away after the baby is born. But mothers should still get tested after delivery to make sure it has resolved.
That is incorrect. Women can get gestational diabetes while pregnant, even if they have never been diagnosed with diabetes before. Gestational diabetes goes away after the baby is born. But mothers should still get tested after delivery to make sure it has resolved.
6. What disorder can mothers develop due to a lack of iron?
That is incorrect. The correct answer is B.
That’s correct! Mothers commonly develop anemia because of low iron levels, especially in the third trimester.
That is incorrect. The correct answer is B.
That is incorrect. The correct answer is B.
7. What can cause a baby to weigh less than expected when born?
That is incorrect. The correct answer is C.
That is incorrect. The correct answer is C.
That’s correct! Smoking while pregnant can also lead to birth defects and other health problems.
That is incorrect. The correct answer is C.
8. Pregnant moms get an ultrasound at every prenatal appointment.
That is incorrect. Pregnant moms usually get an ultrasound at their 20-week appointment. They may also get ultrasounds in the last few weeks of pregnancy. This may differ based on pregnancy.
That’s right! Pregnant moms usually get an ultrasound at their 20-week appointment. They may also get ultrasounds in the last few weeks of pregnancy. This may differ based on pregnancy.
9. Your first postpartum appointment should take place how long after a vaginal delivery birth?
That is incorrect. The correct answer is B.
That’s correct! You should see your care provider two weeks after a vaginal delivery. If you had a C-section, you might see your care provider after one week to check your incision. During your visit, your care provider will see how your body is healing and check on your mental health.
That is incorrect. The correct answer is B.
That is incorrect. The correct answer is B. But, you should go back and see the doctor for your second postpartum appointment at 6 weeks.
10. True or false? It’s a good idea to keep a list of any physical or mental symptoms you have after giving birth to discuss with your doctor at your postpartum visit.
That’s right! Paying attention to your mental and physical health after you’ve had a baby is important for your wellbeing.
That is incorrect. Paying attention to your mental and physical health after you’ve had a baby is important for your wellbeing.
11. Which of these is a symptom of postpartum depression?
That is incorrect. The correct answer is D.
That is incorrect. The correct answer is D.
That is incorrect. The correct answer is D.
That’s correct! Postpartum depression can affect both your mental and physical health. Make sure to talk to your care provider about how to watch for postpartum depression.
12. Government programs and nonprofit organizations offer cribs and car seats to qualifying new moms.
That’s correct! Programs vary from state to state. But most areas offer free formula, cribs, diapers, car seats and other supplies for new moms to help care for their baby.
That is incorrect. Programs vary from state to state. But most areas offer free formula, cribs, diapers, car seats and other supplies for new moms to help care for their baby.
