Exam 4: Birth

Your friend Natalie has just found out that she is pregnant.She is not sure whether she should go for a certified-nurse mediated delivery or a physician mediated delivery.What will be your advice?

Perinatal-related stressors linked to the development of postpartum depression include all of the following EXCEPT

The ________ birth stage terminates when the baby completely emerges from the mother's body.

Which of the following is TRUE about postpartum depression?

Which of the following is a feature of the first stage of birth?

Approximately what percentage of babies are delivered by midwives in Holland?

Compare and contrast the Apgar Scale and the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale.

Describe recent trends in the U.S.regarding home vs.hospital births and why a woman might choose to have a home birth

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to anesthesia?

Natural childbirth aims to reduce the mother's pain by

Oxytocin is a synthetic hormone that

Your friend Natalie works with a not-for-profit that helps low-income women.She is contemplating whether their organization should go ahead with a program that will provide doula support to low-income pregnant women.What will be your advice?

After birth is the ________ stage in the birth process.

In the developing world,low birth weight stems mainly from

Bernard and Helena had a baby two months ago.However,they are unsure of some of the emotions they are experiencing.What are some of the possible emotional responses to pregnancy by mothers and fathers,and what should they be concerned about?

Your friend Ruth is going to have her first child in seven months.She is determined to go through the childbirth process without using any drugs and does not even want to read up on the various childbirth medications that are available.What information could you give her to help her make decisions about this issue?

Katy is having her first child.The first birth stage has already gone past 16 hours and yet,Katy's cervix has dilated only about 3 inches.Her doctor has recommended that she be given ________ to speed up the labor process.

Which of the following are risk factors for developing postpartum depression?

The Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale is primarily used to determine a newborn's

Cindy is in the 40th week of her pregnancy,and the uterine contractions associated with the birth process have started.Cindy's obstetrician tells her that her baby is in a breech position.What are the possible implications of this for Cindy and her baby?