How Well Do You Know The Myths About Getting Pregnant?

How well do you know the myths about getting pregnant?

There are a lot of facts and myths about getting pregnant. Do you know which ones are true and which ones are just myths? Take this quiz to find out!

1. Can taking cough syrup increase your chances of getting pregnant?

Yes.

No.

It depends.

Can wild yam increase your chances of conceiving a child?

Yes!

No.

Maybe. There is plenty of anecdotal evidence.

What type of underwear should a man wear if he wants to conceive a child?

Boxers

Briefs

It doesn’t matter

Which of the following activities should you avoid when you’re trying to get pregnant?

Having sex underwater.

Having sex with the man on top.

Having sex in the morning.

After sex, what do experts say you should do to maximize the chances of conception?

Stand on your head for ten minutes

Lie in bed for 20 to 30 minutes

Sit up with a pillow propped behind your back for 15 minutes

Do lubricants help sperm swim faster?

True

False

Does green tea boost fertility?

True

False

Superstitious!

You need to brush up on the facts about pregnancy. While there’s no harm in trying certain things to get pregnant, facts are always the best resource you have.

You know some facts about how to get pregnant.

You know some of the answers, but there are also myths that tripped you up. Regardless, good job!

Mythbuster!

Good job! You know which are myths and which are facts when it comes to getting pregnant.

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Quiz: How well do you know the myths about getting pregnant?

There are a lot of myths about getting pregnant. Do you know which ones are based on facts and which ones are just pure myths? Take the quiz to find out!