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What Do You Know About Having a Healthy Pregnancy?

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Pregnancy is an exciting and busy time for couples. You spend time wondering about your baby-to-be and making plenty of preparations to welcome the newest member of your family. By taking this quiz, you can learn which lifestyle behaviors are most helpful and which may be harmful to your developing child.

1. Healthy habits during which trimester are most crucial for the well-being of the developing fetus?




2. People in their 30s and 40s can have healthy pregnancies, but are at increased risk of which condition?




3. Which of these alcoholic beverages is safe to drink occasionally in very small amounts while you're pregnant?




4. How much weight gain is normal during pregnancy?




5. Which of these exercises do healthcare providers recommend during pregnancy?




6. How does exercise benefit a pregnant body?




7. If a pregnant person overexerts themselves during exercise, it can be bad for the fetus. In what way?




8. How does the pregnant person's stress level affect the fetus?




9. Most domestic airlines won't allow expectant people to fly after which week of pregnancy?




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Author: Floria, Barbara

Online Medical Reviewer: Grantham, Paula, RN, BSN

Online Medical Reviewer: Haines, Cynthia, MD

Date Last Reviewed: 09/01/2022

© 2000-2026 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
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