Postpartum Quiz

1.  African Americans have the highest rate of premature babies.
TRUE
FALSE

2.  You can’t get pregnant while breastfeeding.
TRUE
FALSE

3.  Many women do not breastfeed because of lack of support from the baby's father, family, friends, and sometimes healthcare providers.
TRUE
FALSE

4.  All women can and should breastfeed.
TRUE
FALSE

5.  Babies should be breastfed exclusively for the first six months.
TRUE
FALSE

6.  Engorgement is an infection of the breasts.
TRUE
FALSE

7.  While you are breastfeeding you need an extra 500 calories a day.
TRUE
FALSE

8.  Protein is needed for building a strong placenta.
TRUE
FALSE

9.  Depo-Provera is the only shot-form of birth control.
TRUE
FALSE

10.  Birth spacing does not influence how many premature births and infant deaths there are in the U.S. and in the world.
TRUE
FALSE

11.  Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS or “crib death”) is the leading cause of death for children under the age of one.
TRUE
FALSE

12.  You should bathe your baby’s head every day.
TRUE
FALSE

13.  After delivery, the nurse will massage the mom’s uterus.
TRUE
FALSE

14.  You should take your baby for a well-baby check-up when your baby turns one month old.
TRUE
FALSE

15.  Chickenpox is a serious liver disease!
TRUE
FALSE

 



Disclaimer: This information is meant for educational purposes only and cannot replace medical advice. Contact your doctor about any concerns you have.