Pregnancy and the Gastrointestinal System

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Which of the following is a possible reason for poor appetite later in pregnancy?

Decreased gastrointestinal motility (correct)

Increased gastric motility

Increased progesterone production

Pressure from the uterus

Which of the following is a possible cause of constipation during pregnancy?

Increased progesterone production (correct)

Pressure from the uterus

Increased gastric motility

Decreased gastrointestinal motility

What is the typical duration of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy?

First month

Second month

Third month (correct)

Throughout the entire pregnancy

What is the effect of pregnancy on appetite?

Increased appetite Signup and view all the answers

What is the possible cause of flatulence and heartburn during pregnancy?

Increased progesterone production Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following interventions is recommended for managing nasal stuffiness during pregnancy?

Using a humidifier Signup and view all the answers

Which trimesters does nasal stuffiness commonly occur in during pregnancy?

First and third trimesters Signup and view all the answers

What is the possible cause of fatigue during pregnancy?

Hormonal changes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following interventions is NOT recommended for managing fatigue during pregnancy?

Eating foods containing stimulants Signup and view all the answers

What is the possible cause of heartburn during pregnancy?

Gastric reflux Signup and view all the answers

Pregnancy and the Gastrointestinal System

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Which of the following is a possible reason for poor appetite later in pregnancy?

Which of the following is a possible cause of constipation during pregnancy?

What is the typical duration of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy?

What is the effect of pregnancy on appetite?

What is the possible cause of flatulence and heartburn during pregnancy?

Which of the following interventions is recommended for managing nasal stuffiness during pregnancy?

Which trimesters does nasal stuffiness commonly occur in during pregnancy?

What is the possible cause of fatigue during pregnancy?

Which of the following interventions is NOT recommended for managing fatigue during pregnancy?

What is the possible cause of heartburn during pregnancy?

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