Second Trimester Quiz Answers and Fun Facts:

1. When does a mother typically first feel the baby’s movements, often called “quickening”?

Answer: B) Week 16-20

Fun Fact: These first flutters feel like bubbles or popcorn popping and are a thrilling milestone for parents.

2. What can a baby start to taste in the second trimester through the amniotic fluid?

Answer: C) Both sweet and spicy flavors

Fun Fact: By around week 15, taste buds form, and babies can taste flavors from the mother’s diet in the amniotic fluid.

3. What unexpected behavior do some babies show in the womb during the second trimester?

Answer: A) Hiccupping

Fun Fact: Fetal hiccups start around week 16 and can be felt by the mother, helping the baby practice breathing motions.

4. What unique feature fully forms by the end of the second trimester to help protect the baby’s skin?

Answer: B) Vernix (waxy coating)

Fun Fact: Vernix is a creamy layer that protects the baby’s skin from the amniotic fluid and helps with temperature regulation after birth.

5. How much does a baby typically weigh by the end of the second trimester (around week 27)?

Answer: B) About 2-2.2 pounds (0.9-1 kg or 900-1000 grams)

Fun Fact: At this stage, the baby’s brain is rapidly developing, allowing them to respond to familiar sounds like music or voices.