Signs of Pregnancy and Prenatal Care-Part 2

What is the main focus of preconception healthcare?

• Maintaining good health during pregnancy

• Understanding the potential impact of health conditions on the baby

• Ensuring a healthy diet during pregnancy

• Monitoring the baby's growth and development

What are the key benefits of prioritizing medical care before pregnancy?

• Reducing the risk of premature birth

• Enhancing the chances of successful conception

• Minimizing the occurrence of birth defects

• All of the above

What is the recommended daily intake of folic acid before attempting to conceive?

• 100-200 micrograms

• 200-400 micrograms

• 400-800 micrograms

• 800-1000 micrograms

Which of the following should be avoided before and during pregnancy?

• Smoking

• Alcohol consumption

• Exposure to toxic substances

• All of the above

What is the first step using the Negele's Rule?

• Identify the first day of the woman's last menstrual period

• Add one year to that date

• Subtract three months from the resulting date

• Add seven days to obtain the estimated due date

What is the purpose of prenatal care?

• To keep the mother and baby healthy throughout the pregnancy

• To determine the gender of the baby

• To monitor the mother's weight gain

• To prevent birth defects

What are the benefits of receiving prenatal medical care?

• Reducing the risk of pregnancy complications

• Identifying health problems early on

• Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

• All of the above

Which healthcare providers specialize in the care of pregnant women and delivering babies but may not necessarily be doctors?

• Obstetricians (OB)

• Family Practice Doctors

• Pediatric Nurses

• Certified Professional Midwives (CPM)

What are the common tasks performed during prenatal medical exams?

• Measuring the growth of the uterus

• Listening to the baby's heartbeat

• Taking the mother's blood pressure and weight

• All of the above

How often are prenatal medical exams typically scheduled?

• Once a month for weeks 4 through 28

• Twice a month for weeks 28 and 36

• Weekly for weeks 36 to birth

• All of the above