How Much Do You Know About Pregnancy and Birthing?

1. True or False Midwives are unsafe and have a higher incidence of infant mortality?

True

False

TRUE! Midwives only account for about 9% of the births in the United States and have a higher safety rate than a medically trained physician! Don't believe it check out the documentary "The Business of Being Born"! (Great Stuff!!)

Explanation

TRUE! Midwives only account for about 9% of the births in the United States and have a higher safety rate than a medically trained physician! Don't believe it check out the documentary "The Business of Being Born"! (Great Stuff!!)

2. True or False when the doctor offers you one intervention i.e. pitocin to jump start the labor, this will definitely be your only intervention.

True

False

Many times doctors set into motion many other interventions by starting with one. They often justify the need for these interventions by stating that your unborn child is in danger. Not to say this may not be true, but often this can be the excuse when such danger may not exist.

Explanation

Many times doctors set into motion many other interventions by starting with one. They often justify the need for these interventions by stating that your unborn child is in danger. Not to say this may not be true, but often this can be the excuse when such danger may not exist.

3. True or False: Giving birth on your back is a completley natural position.

True

False

Who the heck would want to push upwards against gravity. Close your eyes an imagine the pathway your baby has to take while you are on the bed. It is completley uphill, making birth even more difficult. Midwives allow their clients to give birth on a birthing stool, which then allows for the baby to be pushed downwards. This motion goes along with gravity and NOT against it!!

Explanation

Who the heck would want to push upwards against gravity. Close your eyes an imagine the pathway your baby has to take while you are on the bed. It is completley uphill, making birth even more difficult. Midwives allow their clients to give birth on a birthing stool, which then allows for the baby to be pushed downwards. This motion goes along with gravity and NOT against it!!

4. True or False: Midwifery is considered practicing medicine

True

False

Midwifery is not considered practicing women. Midwives catch babies, and offer prenatal and postnatal care. They do not consider themselves medical professionals and willing call for assistance if needed. Many lawmakers till this day believe that midwives are individuals who are practicing medicine without a license, which is completely untrue.

Explanation

Midwifery is not considered practicing women. Midwives catch babies, and offer prenatal and postnatal care. They do not consider themselves medical professionals and willing call for assistance if needed. Many lawmakers till this day believe that midwives are individuals who are practicing medicine without a license, which is completely untrue.

5. Which of the following is/are true of c-sections

1in 3 Births in the United States is performed by C-Section

C-Sections are considered major abdominal surgery

C-sections are perfectly fine to be elective and should continue to be

All of the above

Two of the above

C-sections should not be elective because they are considered major abdominal surgery. The recovery time is extended and many physicians will not perform vaginal births after c-section if you should want to

Explanation

C-sections should not be elective because they are considered major abdominal surgery. The recovery time is extended and many physicians will not perform vaginal births after c-section if you should want to

6. Which of the following is a side effect of an epidural?

A Sudden Drop In Blood Pressure

A Severe Headache

Difficulty in Pushing Leading to Other Interventions such as: Pitocin or Vacuum extraction

Numbness in the Lower Half of the Body for Hours After the Injection

Two of the Above

All of the Above

I'm Really not Sure

Epidurals are not something that should be taken lightly. 50% of women who give birth in a hospital receive epidural anesthesia, and the side effects are not limited to those previously listed. If you answered all of the above you are on your way to birthing with absolute confidence! For more information on epidurals please visit www.americanpregnancy.org

Explanation

Epidurals are not something that should be taken lightly. 50% of women who give birth in a hospital receive epidural anesthesia, and the side effects are not limited to those previously listed. If you answered all of the above you are on your way to birthing with absolute confidence! For more information on epidurals please visit www.americanpregnancy.org

How Much Do You Know About Pregnancy And Birthing?