1. Braxton Hicks
   Morning sickness
2. Vernix caseosa
   Kinetosis

Not all women experience morning sickness, but it's the most common pregnancy-related ailment. Although it usually disappears by the 14th week, some women like Kate Middleton experience hyperemesis gravidarum, severe morning sickness, that can be debilitating.

1. Umami
   Smell
2. Taste
   Sight

The heightened sense of smell experienced during pregnancy has a lot more evolutionary science behind it than can be attributed to morning sickness. Researchers believe that it is a natural way for mothers to avoid eating things that may harm their developing babies.

1. 40
   32
2. 44
   38

Although pregnancy is split into three-month-long sections called trimesters, the average pregnancy lasts for 40 weeks. Babies born before 36 weeks are considered premature, and labor will rarely be induced before 38 weeks of gestation.

1. Linea nigra
   Linea roja
2. Linea blanca
   Linea azul

In 75% of pregnancies, a linea nigra, or dark line, appears below the belly button and runs toward the pubic bone. Some women will see the line disappearing after delivery, but others will keep the line permanently.

1. Face
   Feet
2. Thighs
   Elbows

Similar in appearance to age spots, 50% of all pregnant women experience melasma, or dark spots, on their faces. Thankfully, they usually disappear a few weeks after delivery.

1. Iron
   Calcium
2. Magnesium
   Folic acid

Along the same lines of pica, a pregnant woman's cravings can go a long way in determining what might be missing from her diet. Physicians advise that intense cravings for foods like broccoli and red meat could indicate a lack of iron.

1. Sympathetic pregnancy
   Phantom pregnancy
2. Companion pregnancy
   Baby fever

It's not all that uncommon! In fact, there's a medical name for it. Couvade syndrome or sympathetic pregnancy can cause your partner to have pregnancy symptoms like nausea and heartburn. In some cases, it causes weight gain!

1. Orange
   Honeydew melon
2. Watermelon
   Jackfruit

Before becoming pregnant, the uterus is normally about the size of a large apple. Over the course of 40 weeks, it stretches and expands to accommodate a growing baby, the placenta and the amniotic sack, making it about the size of a watermelon.

1. Immunologist
   Cardiologist
2. Obstetrician
   Oncologist

Gynecologists are doctors who specialize in women's care, but obstetricians are what some call the "baby doctor." Many times a doctor will be both a gynecologist and an obstetrician, but both types of care can be practiced separately.

1. Appendectomy
   Amniocentesis
2. Episiotomy
   Tubal ligation

If there's a reason to suspect a fetal infection or a genetic problem, doctors will perform an amniocentesis. By removing a little of the amniotic fluid and testing the fetal cells found in it, many diseases can be detected.

1. It's not associated with pregnancy.
   It's normal if she was experiencing it before pregnancy.
2. It's a reason to immediately call the obstetrician.
   It's completely normal.

Because of elevated blow flow and estrogen levels, bleeding gums and bad breath are a normal part of pregnancy. However, it's still important to visit your dentist because pregnant women are more susceptible to plaque and gingivitis.

1. 20%
   100%
2. 50%
   80%

There are many reasons researchers suspect that 80% of all pregnant women experience "pregnancy brain," but there's not one particular thing that causes it. From uncomfortable sleeping to reduced blood flow to the brain, there are many factors involved.

1. Braxton Hicks contractions begin.
   The mucus plug begins to dislodge.
2. The baby moves to a lower position.
   The mother can feel the baby's movements.

Expectant mothers can expect to start feeling their baby's movements between the 14th and the 18th week of their pregnancy. The average is 18 weeks, but many women feel the movement a few weeks earlier or later. Both are completely normal.

1. 36 weeks
   40 weeks
2. 18 weeks
   12 weeks

At four and a half months, the fetus can hear its mother's voice. Flash forward only seven or eight weeks, and the little one can react to noises. Loud noises may cause the baby to jump or react in a startled manner.

1. Being over 35
   Eating certain foods
2. Getting too little exercise
   Being short

In a 2006 study, it was determined that aging increases the likelihood of having twins. Amongst those monitored, there were more 20% instances of twin pregnancies in women over 45 when compared to women of the same age.

1. 12 weeks
   20 weeks
2. 3 weeks
   6 to 8 weeks

With the aid of vaginal ultrasound, the heartbeat can be heard as early as six to eight weeks into the pregnancy. After eight weeks, it can be heard with a special stethoscope or an external ultrasound procedure.

1. Asthma
   Coronary artery disease
2. Stroke
   Diabetes

Testing positive for gestational diabetes does not mean that a woman will remain diabetic after her pregnancy. It does, however, indicate that she may develop the disease later in life. Before testing, pregnant women should report any dizziness, excessive thirst or blurry vision to their doctors.

1. There could be some truth to it.
   It's totally false.
2. It's completely true.
   I've never heard anyone say that.

There's no real way to say whether this pregnancy myth is true or false. But a small study has linked certain pregnancy hormones to the relaxation of the esophagus that causes heartburn. These women gave birth to children with hair, but more extensive research is needed to prove its accuracy.

1. 20
   Nine
2. 40
   15

From month one to month seven, a pregnant woman will visit her doctor one time per month. As the due date draws near, the frequency of appointment increases. On average, she will visit her obstetrician 20 times during her pregnancy.

1. Cervix
   Uterus
2. Umbilical cord
   Placenta

The placenta grows right alongside your baby. It is responsible for delivering essential nutrition and oxygen through the umbilical cord. You can also attribute 1 1/2 pounds of your pregnancy weight to the vital organ.

1. Arthritis
   Nerve degeneration
2. Carpal tunnel syndrome
   Dropped finger syndrome

The extra fluids a woman carries during pregnancy can settle near the joints. In addition to swollen ankles, many women also experience a temporary bout of carpal tunnel syndrome.

1. O
   A
2. B
   AB

Fertility doctors have noticed a pattern that involves blood types. Those with type O blood may have a harder time becoming pregnant than those with other blood types. Those with type A blood are known to be the most likely to conceive.

1. Vernix
   Cervix
2. Lanugo
   Cilia

In the womb, special cells adhere to a baby's skin to protect it like a high-powered moisturizer. Together, the cells create a substance called vernix. Many believe that vernix also serves as a lubricant that helps with the birthing process.

1. False labor pains
   Gas contractions
2. Preparatory contractions
   Braxton Hicks contractions

Although there's no known reason for Braxton Hicks contractions to occur, they are quite common. They are not as strong as the contractions felt during labor, and they do not cause the cervix to thin. However, it's always a good idea to get them checked out.

1. The last day of your last period
   The first day of your last period
2. The date of your first missed period
   The date of the first bout of morning sickness

The first trimester is the part of pregnancy that starts on the first day of your last period and lasts until the first date of the 12th week. Fertilization may have taken place after that date, but it is accurate within two weeks.

1. Heart
   Liver
2. Small intestine
   Pancreas

Throughout pregnancy, a woman's blood supply will increase between 40% and 50%! To compensate for all the oxygen-rich blood that needs pumping, the heart also slightly increases in size.

1. Mica
   Formica
2. Pica
   Malnutrition

Many pregnant women are alarmed when they start wanting to eat things like grass or laundry detergent, but it's a normal condition. Pica can indicate that her body is missing essential nutrients. An obstetrician can help her identify the issue.

1. Oxytocin
   Relaxin
2. Estradiol
   Estrone

When pregnant women say they feel like they are waddling, it's actually a natural process. The hormone relaxin causes tendons in the pelvic region to relax. It helps prepare the body for the stretching it will need to do during childbirth.

1. Relaxin
   Progesterone
2. Human chorionic gonadotropin
   Estrogen

During the beginning of pregnancy, the body produces a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG. The hormone is responsible for encouraging the corpus luteum to make the extra estrogen and testosterone needed as the body changes. The placenta eventually takes over the duty.

1. Uterus
   Ovary
2. Cervix
   Vulva

Located between the vaginal canal and the uterus, the cervix is the organ that thins and dilates during labor. Doctors check progress by measuring the size of the opening in centimeters.

1. Alopecia
   Cilia
2. Cilium
   Lanugo

As a fetus grows, a fine, soft coat of hair appears all over their bodies. Called lanugo, it usually disappears by the 36th week of pregnancy. Some babies keep it until they are four months old, though.

1. Midnight to 5 a.m.
   7 p.m. to midnight
2. 8 a.m. to noon
   6 a.m. to 8 a.m.

The Centers for Disease Control reports that the majority of births take place in the morning hours between 8 a.m. and noon. Less than 5% of babies make their appearance during the night shift hours.

1. A heightened sense of hearing
   Braxton Hicks contractions
2. Lactation
   Constipation

The fact that a pregnant woman can begin lactating when she hears a baby cry is another evolutionary response. The phenomenon begins around 17 weeks, but not all women experience it.

1. Around 20 weeks
   12 weeks
2. Eight weeks
   28 weeks

If you're hosting a reveal party, you'll have to wait until at least the 18 to 20-week marker. At that point, a standard ultrasound can usually determine the baby's sex. It is considered to be between 45 and 95% accurate.

1. Water bag
   Amniotic sac
2. Cellular enclosure
   Fluid sac

Until around 20 weeks gestation, the amniotic sac is made from water produced by a woman's body. After that point, it's largely comprised of the baby's urine. However, amniotic fluid is full of the nutrients and hormones that help a baby grow.