How Much Do You Know About Pregnancy And Birthing?
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You will now take a quiz in which your knowledge of birth and pregnancy will be tested.
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Which of the following is a side effect of an epidural?
- A.
A Sudden Drop In Blood Pressure
- B.
A Severe Headache
- C.
Difficulty in Pushing Leading to Other Interventions such as: Pitocin or Vacuum extraction
- D.
Numbness in the Lower Half of the Body for Hours After the Injection
- E.
Two of the Above
- F.
All of the Above
- G.
I'm Really not Sure
Correct Answer
F. All of the AboveExplanation
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.orgRate this question:
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- 2.
True or False Midwives are unsafe and have a higher incidence of infant mortality?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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!!)Rate this question:
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- 3.
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.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
True or False: Giving birth on your back is a completley natural position.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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!!Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following is/are true of c-sections
- A.
1in 3 Births in the United States is performed by C-Section
- B.
C-Sections are considered major abdominal surgery
- C.
C-sections are perfectly fine to be elective and should continue to be
- D.
All of the above
- E.
Two of the above
Correct Answer
E. Two of the aboveExplanation
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 toRate this question:
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True or False: Midwifery is considered practicing medicine
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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