Pregnancy signs and testing
This lesson will focus on the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy. It will also address some myths around getting pregnant, and cover the pregnancy testing process. It will identify sources of early support.
Pregnancy signs and testing
This lesson will focus on the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy. It will also address some myths around getting pregnant, and cover the pregnancy testing process. It will identify sources of early support.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Possible signs & symptoms of early pregnancy (e.g. missed period, nausea, change in taste etc)
- Taking a pregnancy test, and false negative results
- Initial support in early pregnancy, and overview of choices
Content guidance
- Contains sexual content.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested
Licence
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5 Questions
Q1.
A common sign of pregnancy is a late/missed period.
False
Q2.
You can only get pregnancy tests from a doctor.
True
Q3.
Which part of the body does an unborn baby grow?
Bowel
Ovary
Q4.
When the sperm meets an egg as a consequence of sexual intercourse, the egg is said to be...
Cooked
Displaced
Q5.
Pregnancy can only occur if the couple having sex choose this to happen.
True
5 Questions
Q1.
Which of these is not a common pregnancy symptom?
Cravings
Feeling sick
Needing to urinate more often
Q2.
When a pregnancy test does not confirm a pregnancy as it it taken too early, this is known as...
False positive
True negative
True positive
Q3.
An embryo is the name given to an unborn 'baby' in the...
Late stages of pregnancy
Q4.
A pregnancy test is usually taken by ......... on to a test strip
Bleeding
Coughing
Q5.
Who can you turn to for support if you (or a friend or partner) believes they are pregnant.
GP
Pregnancy advisory service (e.g. Brook)
Sexual heath clinic