How Much Do You Know About Pregnancy And Birthing?

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

    • True
    • False
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You will now take a quiz in which your knowledge of birth and pregnancy will be tested.

How Much Do You Know About Pregnancy And Birthing? - Quiz

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  • 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

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    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.

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  • 3. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    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!!

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  • 4. 

    True or False: Midwifery is considered practicing medicine

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    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.

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  • 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

    Correct Answer
    A. Two of the above
    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

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  • 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

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the Above
    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

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