Quiz

Informal Quiz for Expectant and New Parents

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1. Why should a pregnant woman avoid carrying heavy objects during pregnancy and for the first 6-12 months postpartum?

• A) Because her pain threshold is lowered, and she might complain more.
• B) Women are generally physically weaker than men.
• C) The hormone relaxin increases ligament flexibility to allow for childbirth, which may lead to permanent damage if she overexerts herself.
  
  

2. Do you know what a vaginal tear is?

• A) Regular wear and tear from childbirth.
• B) A condition that requires all women to be stitched after giving birth.
• C) No idea.
• D) Tears of varying degrees that may require medical intervention.
  
  
  

3. Which of the following health issues is typically not associated with postpartum recovery?

Pelvic pain, back pain, runner’s knee, hemorrhoids, incontinence, depression, exhaustion, perineal pain, sexual problems, bowel issues, mastitis, disrupted sleep, carpal tunnel syndrome.

4. Should certain foods be avoided during pregnancy?

• A) No.
• B) Yes.
• C) I don’t know.
  
  
  

5. Can we have sex during pregnancy?

• A) Yes.
• B) No.
  
  
  

6. How long after birth should sexual activity be avoided?

• A) A minimum of 6 weeks to reduce the risk of infection, with timing depending on healing.
• B) Sex is essential in any relationship, so there’s no need to wait.
  
  
  

7. Do you know what diastasis recti is?

• A) A condition related to the rectum after birth.
• B) Separation of abdominal muscles during pregnancy.
  
  
  

8. Does the body fully return to its pre-pregnancy state after birth?

• A) Of course, otherwise it would be widely known.
• B) Not necessarily.
  
  
  

9. Does the body recover on its own, or is additional effort required?

• A) Naturally, otherwise maternity care would provide extensive guidance.
• B) Not necessarily.
  
  
  

10. After birth, if your partner sneezes, coughs, or laughs a few months postpartum, would you suspect she might have experienced light leakage (incontinence) and check on her?

• A) Of course not.
• B) I didn’t know this could be a problem.
• C) Of course I would!
  
  
  

10b. Would you continue to check if the issue persisted 10-12 months postpartum?

• A) What?! Does it last that long?!
• B) Of course I would.
  
  
  

11. What is the ideal environment for a developing baby before birth?

• A) It doesn’t matter much—most babies turn out fine.
• B) Healthy food, exercise, minimal stress, and a happy mother.
  
  
  

12. Can a partner help create the best prenatal environment?

• A) No, their actions have little impact.
• B) Absolutely—reduce stress, engage in enjoyable activities, ensure happiness, and provide light massages to release oxytocin, benefiting everyone.
  
  
  

13. Where can I find more information on these topics?

• A) Here!
• B) Call a friend.
• C) Ask your mother.
• D) All of the above.
  
  
  

14. Does a baby’s crying trigger hormonal responses in the mother postpartum?

• A) That’s absurd; she’s just tense and complaining.
• B) Yes, crying triggers oxytocin release, which stimulates milk production. Mothers are hormonally predisposed to respond to their infant’s needs.
  
  
  

15. Did you know that iron requirements during pregnancy increase to 1,000 mg/day, often requiring supplementation?

• A) This must be false; we’d have been told if it were true.
• B) I had no idea!
• C) Wow! If even basic nutritional needs are overlooked, it’s time for women’s health to be prioritized in maternity care alongside baby care.
  
  
  
  

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Quiz Answers:

1. C
2. D
3. Runner’s knee
4. B
5. A
6. A
7. B
8. B
9. B
10. C
    10b. B
11. B
12. B
13. D
14. B
15. C

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