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www.FredericksburgParent.NET 31 What's Your Pregnancy IQ? Which of these vaccines are not safe to receive during pregnancy? A. Flu B. Varicella (chicken pox) C. TDap - Tetanus, Diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) Answer B: If you never had chicken pox as a child and have never been vac- cinated against the illness, it's a good idea to get vaccinated at least a month before you get pregnant. If you get chicken pox while pregnant, your baby could suffer birth defects, or you may experience complications during pregnancy. Flu and DTap vaccines are safe and recommended during pregnancy. Back and hip pain are common complaints during pregnancy. Which of these solutions can help with pregnancy aches and pains? A. Prenatal yoga B. High-heeled shoes with good arch support C. Cross fit Answer A: Prenatal yoga, which is geared specif- ically for pregnant women, can help strengthen your core abdominal muscles. Also choose low- heeled shoes with good arch support and avoid any new, strenuous exercise programs. What is the recommended amount of weight gain during pregnancy? A. 10-15 pounds B. 40-50 pounds C. 25-35 pounds Answer C: Pregnancy is no time for dieting. Healthy weight gain is between 25-35 pounds over the course of the pregnancy. Avoid food and beverages with empty calories like those high in refined carbohy- drates like white bread, white rice, pastries and sodas. If you are expecting multiples, talk to your doctor about recommended weight gain. Under which circumstances should you call your doctor immediately? A. Swelling in hands and feet B. Leg cramps C. Rhythmic back pain Answer C: Severe back pain that comes and goes at regular intervals could indicate that you are expe- riencing preterm labor. Call your doctor right away. Normal back pain usually gets better as you go through the day and worse at night, interfering with your sleep. Swelling in the hands and feet and leg cramps are also normal pregnancy pains. That said, always contact your physician with any concerns. ANSWER KEY Your pregnancy IQ: How many questions did you answer correctly? 12-14 You genius you. Either you're a well-read fi rst- time mom or this isn't your fi rst rodeo! 9-11 Superstar status. Well done! You're someone who knows more than the average Joanna. 4-8 Knowledge seeker. Don't you love it when you learn a new tip that can make your pregnancy more comfortable? 1-3 It's all new to you. Just like parenting, pregnancy is a learning curve. Continue nurturing your curiosity to enjoy a healthy, self-aware pregnancy. Pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, pre-term birth and fetal growth restriction are risk factors during pregnancy that can pre- dict which future health condition? A. Lung cancer B. Heart disease C. Seizures Answer B: Pregnancy is like a stress test for your heart. Research finds that women who suffer from conditions including pre- eclampsia, gestational diabetes, pre-term birth (delivery before 37 weeks) or fetal growth restriction (which occurs when a devel- oping fetus isn't growing at a normal rate) are at greater risk for developing heart disease in the future. continued from pg 29