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Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Couples need to consider which of the following before getting pregnant?
Their health and lifestyle
The baby's gender
The color of the nursery
The type of stroller to buy
What does pre-conception mean?
Pre-conception means before conception (when a baby is conceived, i.e., made).
Pre-conception means after a baby is born.
Pre-conception means during pregnancy.
Pre-conception means when a child starts school.
These factors can be put into two categories. Which of the following is a category of factors affecting pre-conception health and wellbeing for men and women?
Factors to do with lifestyle and readiness for a baby
Factors to do with education
Factors to do with health
Both A and C
Which of the following is NOT a category of factors affecting pre-conception health and wellbeing for men and women?
Factors to do with lifestyle and readiness for a baby
Factors to do with health
Factors to do with education
What does 'pre-conception' mean?
Before conception (when a baby is conceived, i.e., made)
After a baby is born
During pregnancy
At the time of delivery
Which of the following is a category of factors affecting pre-conception health and wellbeing for men and women?
Factors to do with lifestyle and readiness for a baby
Factors to do with health
Both A and B
None of the above
Name one category of factors affecting pre-conception health and wellbeing for men and women.
Factors to do with lifestyle and readiness for a baby OR Factors to do with health.
Favorite color and hobbies.
Preferred vacation destinations.
Favorite foods and drinks.
She might have worries/concerns/questions about how her life might change in which of the following ways?
Adjusting to new responsibilities
Learning a new language
Traveling to a different country
Winning a lottery
A common concern about the impact of parenthood is that 'Our relationship won’t last.'
True
False
A common concern about the impact of parenthood is that 'We won’t be able to afford to support a child.'
True
False
A common concern about the impact of parenthood is that 'Having a baby will put too much stress on our relationship.'
True
False
A common concern about the impact of parenthood is that 'We are not mature enough to handle the responsibility.'
True
False
A common concern about the impact of parenthood is that 'One of us might have to stop working.'
True
False
A common concern about the impact of parenthood is that 'Being a parent means you worry all the time.'
True
False
A common concern about the impact of parenthood is that 'We won’t have any time for leisure & social activities.'
True
False
A common concern about the impact of parenthood is that 'We won’t have any time or energy for each other.'
True
False
What quality do couples need to have to make decisions together and provide for the needs of the children?
Mature
Selfish
Careless
Irresponsible
Why do couples need to be prepared for changes in their relationship when having children?
They may have less time together and be more tired and anxious.
They will have more free time and less responsibility.
Their relationship will not change at all.
They will have fewer financial concerns.
Having a baby usually brings couples who are going through difficulties together.
True
False
Some couples feel that because their friends have babies, so should they. This is an example of what?
Peer pressure/social expectations
Financial planning
Genetic inheritance
Personal achievement
Some couples feel pressure from their parents to produce ______ for them.
grandchildren
paintings
cars
houses
Some women who are unhappy at work may feel that having a baby is a way out.
True
False
As women get older, their ability to conceive ______ rapidly and stops completely at menopause.
diminishes
increases
multiplies
stabilizes
Men can father children well into what stage of life?
Old age
Teenage
Infancy
Adolescence
In 2007, what was the average age for first time mothers?
29
25
32
27
Many women are choosing to postpone having children in favour of what?
Having careers
Traveling the world
Learning new languages
Buying a house
Divorced or separated women are more likely to have a 'second' family with a new ______.
partner
child
job
house
Couples who have a family history or link to an inherited disease may need advice before planning a pregnancy. What is this advice called?
Genetic counselling
Nutritional therapy
Physical therapy
Prenatal yoga
Couples need to consider whether they can afford for one parent to take time off from work to look after the ______.
baby
car
garden
pet
Roughly what percentage of parents' income is spent on equipment, clothes, etc. for their children?
20%
5%
35%
50%
The cost of ______ must be considered if both parents intend to continue to work.
childcare
groceries
transportation
entertainment
Which of the following is NOT a change in lifestyle after having children?
A) May have less freedom.
B) May have less of a social life.
C) Babies need constant care.
D) May have more free time.
Loss of income can occur if one parent gives up or takes ______ off work.
time
money
food
vacation
After having children, parents may meet new people and build new ______.
relationships
buildings
vehicles
recipes
What do couples need to be mature enough to do together when deciding to have children?
Make decisions together and provide for the needs of the children.
Travel the world without any responsibilities.
Ignore each other's opinions and act independently.
Rely solely on extended family for all decisions.
Why do couples need to be prepared for changes in their relationship when deciding to have children?
They may have less time together and be more tired and anxious.
They will have more free time and less responsibility.
Their relationship will not change at all.
They will have fewer financial concerns.
Having a baby usually brings couples who are going through difficulties together.
True
False
Which of the following is a reason some couples feel pressure to have babies?
Because their friends have babies
Because they want to travel
Because they want to move to a new city
Because they want a pet
Some women who are unhappy at work may feel that having a baby is a ________.
way out
mistake
burden
challenge
obligation
Why do women have less choice when it comes to planning a family as they get older?
Their ability to conceive diminishes rapidly and stops completely when they go through the menopause.
They have more financial responsibilities as they get older.
They are less interested in having children as they age.
Society discourages older women from having families.
Men can father children well into old age.
True
False
What was the average age for first time mothers in 2007?
29
25
32
27
Why are many women choosing to postpone having children?
In favour of having careers.
Because of a lack of interest in family life.
Due to health concerns only.
Because they dislike children.
Couples who have a family history or link to an inherited disease may need ______ before planning a pregnancy.
genetic counselling
dietary supplements
physical therapy
prenatal yoga
What financial consideration must couples think about if both parents intend to continue to work?
The cost of childcare.
The cost of groceries.
The cost of transportation to work.
The cost of home renovations.
Roughly what percentage of parents' income is spent on equipment, clothes, etc. for their children?
20%
5%
35%
50%
Which of the following is NOT a change in lifestyle after having a baby?
A) May have less freedom
B) May have less of a social life
C) Babies need constant care
D) May have more free time
Two important changes in lifestyle that may occur after having a baby are:
Sleep patterns and daily routines may change.
There is no change in lifestyle.
Work hours are reduced for everyone.
Diet becomes unhealthy.
What do couples need to be mature enough to do together when deciding to have children?
Make decisions together and provide for the needs of the children.
Travel the world without any responsibilities.
Ignore each other's opinions and act independently.
Rely solely on extended family for all decisions.
Why do couples need to be prepared for changes in their relationship when deciding to have children?
They may have less time together and be more tired and anxious.
They will have more free time and less responsibility.
Their relationship will remain exactly the same.
They will never face any disagreements.
Having a baby usually brings couples who are going through difficulties together.
True
False
What is one reason some couples feel pressure to have babies?
Because their friends have babies or their parents want grandchildren.
Because they want to travel more.
Because they dislike children.
Because they want to move to another country.
What might some women who are unhappy at work feel about having a baby?
They may feel that having a baby is a way out.
They may feel that having a baby will make work more enjoyable.
They may feel that having a baby will increase their workload at work.
They may feel that having a baby will get them a promotion.
Why do women have less choice when it comes to planning a family as they get older?
Their ability to conceive diminishes rapidly and stops completely when they go through the menopause.
They have more financial responsibilities as they get older.
They are less interested in having children as they age.
Society discourages older women from having families.
Men can father children well into old age.
True
False
What is the average age for first time mothers in 2007?
29
24
32
27
Why might couples with a family history of inherited disease seek genetic counselling before having children?
To investigate the likelihood of passing on the condition.
To determine the gender of their future children.
To guarantee that their children will not have any diseases.
To find out if they are related to each other.
What financial consideration must couples think about if both parents intend to continue to work?
The cost of childcare.
The cost of buying a new car.
The cost of vacationing abroad.
The cost of home renovations.
Roughly what percentage of parents' income is spent on equipment, clothes, etc. for their children?
20%
5%
35%
50%
Name one change in lifestyle that may occur after having a baby.
May have less freedom, may have less of a social life, babies need constant care, lots of important decisions will need to be made, loss of income if one parent gives up or takes time off work, may meet new people and build new relationships.
You will have more time for hobbies.
You will travel more frequently.
You will have fewer responsibilities.
The couple need to be ______ enough to make decisions together and provide for the needs of the children.
mature
careless
selfish
timid
reckless
Finances (money): Couples need to consider whether they can afford for one parent to take time off from work to look after the _______.
baby
car
garden
pet
Peer pressure/social expectations: Some couples feel that because their friends have babies so should _______.
they
us
him
her
Parental age: As women get older their ability to conceive _______ rapidly and stops completely when they go through the menopause.
diminishes
increases
remains
improves
Genetic counselling: Couples who have a family history or link to an _______ disease may need advice before planning a pregnancy.
inherited
infectious
seasonal
temporary
Changes in lifestyle: Babies need _______ care.
constant
occasional
rare
temporary
Which of the following is a factor affecting the decision to have children?
The relationship between partners
The weather
Favorite color
Type of car
The cost of childcare must be considered if both parents intend to continue to work.
True
False
Older parents are becoming much more common.
True
False
Some women who are unhappy at work may feel that having a baby is a way out.
True
False
Which of the following are factors that may affect a couple’s decision to have a baby?
Financial stability, health considerations, and personal readiness
Favorite color, preferred vacation spot, and shoe size
Pet ownership, car model, and favorite movie genre
Weather preference, favorite food, and music taste
Factors affecting a couple’s decision to have children include:
Financial stability, personal values, health, and career goals
Only the desire for a large family
Government policies alone
Peer pressure exclusively
Which of the following are important factors to consider before starting a family?
Financial stability, emotional readiness, and health status
Favorite vacation spots, preferred cuisine, and favorite color
Latest fashion trends, social media followers, and car model
Number of friends, favorite movies, and pet preferences
‘Pre-conception health’ refers to:
The health of individuals before they become pregnant.
The health of a baby after birth.
The health of a person during pregnancy.
The health of a person in old age.
The policy for the second or subsequent child is:
Different from the first child
Same as the first child
Not applicable
More lenient than the first child
Fill in the blank: One reason why it is important to plan the length of time between children is that waiting allows _______ to be spent with the first child.
quality time
money
toys
food
Fill in the blank: One reason why it is important to plan the length of time between children is that it gives the mother's body time to _______ after having a baby.
recover
grow
shrink
age
Fill in the blank: Small children can cost a lot of money in nursery fees or nappies so it may be better _______ to leave an age gap.
financially
emotionally
physically
socially
Fill in the blank: It is very hard work to look after one baby never mind _______.
two
some
few
none
Fill in the blank: Parents will be able to reuse the baby equipment once the first baby has _______ using it.
finished
started
broken
seen
Three factors that may affect a couple’s decision to have a baby are:
Financial stability, health, and career plans
Favorite color, pet ownership, and shoe size
Preferred vacation spots, favorite foods, and hobbies
Car model, television brand, and favorite movie
The term ‘pre-conception health’ refers to:
the health of individuals before becoming pregnant
the health of a baby after birth
the health of individuals during pregnancy
the health of individuals after conception
Is the following statement an advantage of being an older mother or a younger mother? 'The mother's body may recover more quickly from the birth.'
Older mother
Younger mother
Is the following statement an advantage of being an older mother or a younger mother? 'They are likely to be more financially secure.'
Older mother
Younger mother
Is the following statement an advantage of being an older mother or a younger mother? 'The mother will still be young enough to start a career and gain qualifications.'
Older mother
Younger mother
Is the following statement an advantage of being an older mother or a younger mother? 'They will be more mature and more patient.'
Older mother
Younger mother
Is the following statement an advantage of being an older mother or a younger mother? 'Parents may be fit and healthier.'
Older mother
Younger mother
Is the following statement an advantage of being an older mother or a younger mother? 'The mother may have a baby before she starts her career.'
Older mother
Younger mother
Is the following statement an advantage of being an older mother or a younger mother? 'The couple may already have children and enjoy having a child later in life which may be more relaxed than previous experiences.'
Older mother
Younger mother
Is the following statement an advantage of being an older mother or a younger mother? 'They will have been able to have a career and travel, and won’t feel resentful about missing out.'
Older mother
Younger mother
Is the following statement an advantage of being an older mother or a younger mother? 'They may not be particularly worried about missing out on a social life.'
Older mother
Younger mother
Is the following statement an advantage of being an older mother or a younger mother? 'They will have more experiences of life.'
Older mother
Younger mother
Is the following statement an advantage of being an older mother or a younger mother? 'Their life expectancy is longer.'
Older mother
Younger mother
Is the following statement an advantage of being an older mother or a younger mother? 'Ante-natal screening tests are available for older mothers, e.g. the amniocentesis test so that early detection of genetic abnormalities could be acted on.'
Older mother
Younger mother
Is the following statement an advantage of being an older mother or a younger mother? 'There is less chance of the baby having Down’s Syndrome if the mother is under 35.'
Older mother
Younger mother
Is the following statement an advantage of being an older mother or a younger mother? 'Parents may feel more content and settled with a baby later in life.'
Older mother
Younger mother
Is the following statement an advantage of being an older mother or a younger mother? 'The parents will have more energy and be less tired.'
Older mother
Younger mother
Is the following statement an advantage of being an older mother or a younger mother? 'The grandparents may be young enough to look after and enjoy the grandchildren, help with care etc.'
Older mother
Younger mother
According to the passage 'A bit more on age', what is assisted conception?
Deciding to have a baby later in life
Additional medical help needed to get pregnant
The risk of miscarriage
The decrease in fertility with age
According to the passage 'A bit more on age', why do many women have babies later in life?
They want to have more children
They do not feel stable enough to support a child
They want to travel more
They want to avoid medical help
