Quiz: Staying healthy during and after pregnancy
Your health is more important than ever when you are pregnant or have a new baby. But how much do you know about prenatal and postpartum appointments? Take our quiz to learn more about staying healthy during and after pregnancy.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
