Healthy Pregnancy Trivia Quiz

Answer: No more than 200 mg per day

Although debates about the effect of caffeine on pregnancy persist, most practitioners advise women to keep their caffeine down to 200 milligrams a day. Keep in mind that tea also has caffeine, with black teas usually containing the highest amount. Chocolate is another caffeine source-though the amounts are smaller than in most teas and soft drinks.

A 2003 Danish study linked an increased rate of stillbirth with consumption of four to seven cups of coffee a day. Also bear in mind that fresh ground and darker roast coffees have more caffeine, so check your labels carefully.

Answer: False

Both of these herbs are abortifacients, which mean they have a chance of causing miscarriage. For a complete list of herbs to avoid during pregnancy, check websites or ask your doctor.

Answer: 300

Just 300! So, you are not exactly eating for two. How many total calories you need per day will depend on your height and body build.

Answer: Trout

Most practitioners recommend that you limit your intake of fish to less than 12 ounces a week, because many fish contain mercury, which could cause harm to your developing fetus. Trout has a much lower mercury level than the other three fish mentioned, which, along with shark, have some of the highest mercury levels. Many websites give details of mercury levels in fish to help you decide which to avoid.

Answer: Unpasteurized

Unpasteurized soft and semi-soft cheeses can contain listeria, bacteria that can cause an illness called listeriosis, which some researches have linked to miscarriage and still birth. In the United States, cheeses available in the grocery store will be made from pasteurized milk, however.

Answer: Second trimester

In an uncomplicated pregnancy, flying is not a risk. Some airlines, however, forbid travel in the third trimester of pregnancy, because they are concerned about the possibility of a woman going into labor on the plane! The first trimester is not the most ideal time to travel, either, because that is when you will most likely be experiencing the symptoms of pregnancy such as morning sickness.

The second trimester, when many of the symptoms of pregnancy have temporarily vanished, is your safest time to travel. If you do fly, make sure you drink adequate water and stretch your legs often.

Answer: Raw eggs

Raw eggs, or products containing raw eggs, should be avoided. Cooked eggs are a good source of nutrition, so don't avoid them completely.

Answer: Skating

You should avoid sports that might cause you to fall, such as skating, skiing, and horseback riding. You should also avoid contact sports, such as sparring, during pregnancy. Exercise can help with constipation, insomnia, fatigue, and various other pregnancy symptoms. Women with certain complications in pregnancy may be advised by their practitioners not to exercise.

Answer: True

This position makes it harder for blood to flow to your uterus.

Answer: False

Iceberg lettuce contains very few vitamins and nutrients. Try a leafy green like Romaine or spinach instead.

Answer: True

According to the American Pregnancy Association, "only small amounts of hair dye may be absorbed by the skin, leaving little that would be able to reach the fetus. As such, this small amount is not considered harmful to the fetus." If you are concerned about the use of hair dye during pregnancy, however, use a plant-based dye or skip the hair dying.

Answer: All of these

Any source of liquid can count toward your eight glasses, though of course you will want to drink tea in moderation. Hydration is important during pregnancy because dehydration can cause premature labor.

Answer: Warm Baths

Saunas and hot tubs elevate your body temperature and could cause harm to the fetus. Bubble baths could cause irritation leading to urinary tract infections.

Answer: True

If you are at a high risk for miscarriage, however, your practitioner may tell you to refrain from sex.

Answer: Spinach

Spinach has 80 mgs of folate per serving, while the next highest on the list, whole grain bread, has just 40.