Third Trimester Quiz Answers and Fun Facts:

1. How much water is recommended for a pregnant woman to drink daily to support the baby in the third trimester?

Answer: B) About 8-10 cups or 68-85 ounces (About 2-2.5 liters)

Fun Fact: Staying hydrated supports the increased amniotic fluid volume and helps the baby’s growth spurt in the third trimester.

2. What can a baby do in the third trimester to prepare for life outside the womb?

Answer: C) Both blinking and dreaming

Fun Fact: By week 28, babies can blink and may experience REM sleep, suggesting they could be dreaming in the womb.

3. What unique tissue do babies develop in the third trimester to help them stay warm after birth?

Answer: A) Brown fat

Fun Fact: Brown fat, which mostly disappears after infancy, forms in the third trimester to help newborns generate heat and regulate body temperature.

4. How many bones does a baby have in the womb compared to an adult?

Answer: C) More, about 300

Fun Fact: Babies have about 300 bones, many of which are cartilage that gradually fuse into 206 solid bones by early adulthood, starting significantly after birth and continuing through childhood.

5. What can a baby recognize from the womb in the third trimester that comforts them after birth?

Answer: A) The mother’s voice

Fun Fact: Babies can hear and recognize their mother’s voice by the third trimester, often finding it soothing after birth.