LADYTIMER DAILY QUIZ
Apr 03, 2026
There should be an embargo on sex during a pregnancy.
Unless a medical professional specifically warns against it, sex is fine during a pregnancy, as it poses no risk to the baby.
How much extra calories does the body require during pregnancy?
The old excuse of eating for two is not actually correct. An expectant mother, who is carrying a single baby, will only need to increase their daily calories by 300.
What is the term that refers to the dark line that some pregnant woman get which runs down their stomach?
Though it may be referred to as the pregnancy line, its more technical label is linea nigra. Around three quarters of pregnant women will manifest a linea nigra, which is a brownish stripe that runs vertically down the stomach. There exact cause of this mark has not been ascertained, and it will typically manifest around the fifth month mark, though it can develop later.
What is the most common cause of a miscarriage?
Foetal genetical abnormalities, specifically glitches with the foetus’s chromosomes, are the cause behind 70 percent of all early pregnancy miscarriages.
Thick crusting or scaly patches that appear white or yellow on your baby’s head are normal for newborns.
This condition, called cradle cap, is common in newborns. It typically clears up within several months. It is usually confined to the baby’s head, though may occur on the ears, eyelids, nose or groin area. It generally causes no discomfort to the baby, but should be cleaned daily with mild baby shampoo.
Iron prevents anemia in pregnant women, lowering the chances of a pre-term baby and low birth weight.
Getting enough iron prevents anemia, which is linked to preterm birth and low-birth weight babies.