Pre-Test

1) Appropriate medical advice before pregnancy may reduce the risk of diabetes, gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) and heart problems

2) Every married woman should take the following vaccinations before pregnancy: Tetanus, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Chicken Pox, Hepatitis-B, if not taken previously

3) Before pregnancy every women should know their blood group

4) People who are overweight and have family members with diabetes are most likely to get diabetes (by family members only parents, siblings and grandparents are implied)

5) Uncontrolled gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) may create complications for the mother and child

6) Overeating and less physical activity are among the many causes for overweight and obesity

7) Low blood count increases the risk of complications before and after pregnancy

8) Stroke, heart problems, kidney and respiratory disorders may be caused by high blood pressure

9) The condition where pregnant women with blood pressure, experience convulsions/fit is called Eclampsia

10) If Urinary Tract Infection (infection related with urine & bladder) is not treated properly before/during pregnancy, the risk of underweight childbirth and premature baby increases