LADYTIMER DAILY QUIZ
Apr 27, 2024
Touching your toes or lifting your arms overhead should not be attempted while pregnant.
Touching your toes during the later months of pregnancy will seem a little far fetched; nevertheless, these actions will not have any negative impact on the body or baby.
Women should avoid sex following a miscarriage.
Though it’s recommended that women wait for at least a couple of weeks, sex is not strictly prohibited after a miscarriage. That being said, this type of activity needs to be approached with caution due to various physical and emotional setbacks.
If you have concerns about your baby’s health, you should:
A)
Ask a friend, parent, or someone who has raised a child
C)
Call and schedule an appointment with you pediatrician
D)
Wait it out and see what happens
While the internet and people with child raising experience are always a great source of information and support, no one knows your baby like you and your pediatrician. Questions or concerns about your baby should always be addressed by a doctor who is familiar with your child. Additionally, do not ignore your parental instinct. If you feel something is off, it is worth investigating.
An increase in amount of cervical mucus is correlated with an increase in fertility leading to ovulation.
Changes in your cervical mucus can signal when you are fertile. After your period has finished, your cervical mucus gradually increases in amount and changes in texture. This change reflects the rising levels of the hormone oestrogen in your body. It also shows you are close to ovulating.
What condition is not likely to occur with a pregnancy after 35 years of age?
B)
High blood pressure for the mom
The risk of high blood pressure during pregnancy is about double for women over 35 compared with younger ones; hypertension affects about 10 to 20 percent of pregnant women in this age group. Gestational diabetes is two to three times more common in women over age 35 than in younger women, and recent studies show the risk is even higher if the woman has gained weight over the years. Age 35 to 39 is also when women are most likely to have twins.
The 'morning after pill' is the other name for:
D)
emergency contraception
Emergency contraceptive pills are often called 'morning after pills' and sometimes even 'day after pills' because you can use them after sex to prevent pregnancy.