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Do You Know What to Expect When You're Expecting?

Kate Lee
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

Advice for parents-to-be abounds, from books, magazines, Web sites, friends, and mothers-in-law. But even with all that information -- not to mention misinformation -- coming at you, do you really know what to expect during the weird and wonderful months of pregnancy? See for yourself.


1. High-fat foods aggravate morning sickness. True or false?

True
False

2. Sex is generally okay during pregnancy except if you

a. Had a previous miscarriage
b. Experience spotting or vaginal bleeding
c. Are close to your due date
d. All of the above

3. A pregnant woman should eat as much as her appetite dictates to ensure she provides for the needs of her growing fetus. True or false?

True
False

4. Which of the following is a common side effect of pregnancy?

a. Numbness in the hands
b. Growing feet
c. Excessive hair growth
d. All of the above

5. What percentage of babies are born on their due dates?

a. Five
b. Ten
c. 15
d. 20



First published Sep 30, 1998


Last updated Aug 30, 2007


Copyright © 1998 Consumer Health Interactive, a CVS Caremark company