LADYTIMER DAILY QUIZ
May 27, 2023
Physical activity needs to be decreased or even suspended during a pregnancy
Unless there are special circumstances or a specific recommendation advising against it, exercise is fine. In fact, it is highly recommended pregnant women remain relatively active. Some popular activities include prenatal yoga, swimming or walking.
I am carrying extremely low — I must be having a boy!
Again, this is simply an old wives tale and has no scientific backing.
At what week will a foetus begin to develop their sense of hearing?
At around week 16, an unborn baby’s aural structures are quite well developed. He or she should be able to detect some noise, though it will be restricted to the inner noises of mom’s body. By week 24, he or she will be able to hear noises outside the womb, and may respond to mom or dads voice.
No matter what age the woman is, fertility may come into question if the couple has been trying to get pregnant with frequent, unprotected sex for at least one year without success.
For older women aged 35, infertility may come into question after 6 months
Sperm may survive for up to a week in the fallopian tubes.
Because sperm can survive in the fallopian tubes for up to a week, you don't have to time sex to the exact moment you ovulate to get pregnant.
Sexually transmitted diseases such as Chlamydia are a preventable cause of infertility.
Chlamydia and gonorrhea are important preventable causes of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and infertility.