What is dilation, expulsion of the fetus, and expulsion of the placenta
100
Two standard medical procedures in hospital births in Western societies
What is the fetal monitor and anesthesia
100
support the mother in the U.S. where childbirth is considered a medical process
Who is a physician or trained practitioner
100
Percent of mothers in the U.S. that receive no childbirth preparation or prenatal care
What is twenty percent
100
During labor in America, the mother is accompanied by a birth coach. Who usually is the coach?
What is the father of the child
200
Lasting on average of 12 to 14 hours for first births and 4 to 6 hours for subsequent deliveries
What is contractions
200
Drug-free "innovation" in a homelike space
What is natural childbirth
200
Are responsible for assisting with all births in Yucatan
Who are midwives
200
Introduced in 1951, this method of childbirth incorporates education classes, relaxation, breathing techniques, and emotional support from the father
What is the Lamaze method
200
During birth, what procedure is usually performed that requires forceps or a vacuum extractor?
What is an episiotomy
300
During this stage, there is an involuntary need to push using the abdominal muscles
What is expulsion of the fetus
300
Two tools used to assist in difficult labors during deliveries
What is forceps and a vacuum extractor
300
Professionals assigned solely to meet a mothers emotional needs constantly, offering praise, comfort, suppport, and advocacy during labor and deliveries
What is a childbirth companion
300
In Yucatan, childbirth preparation and education usually takes place at this time
What is during labor
300
In Yucatan, what is the article that is used to provide privacy during birth?
What is a blanket
400
The longest stage of labor with continuous contractions
What is dilation
400
Noted that in the U.S., male doctors usually make key decisions, "whereas giving birth in most societies is women's business."
Who is anthropologist Brigitt Jordan ('94)
400
In the case of Onnie Lee Logan (1991), what type of system emerged from prejudice and poverty of the community
What is a nonmedical childbirth support system
400
A soothing abdominal message given by a Yucatan midwife
What is a sobada
400
At the time of delivery, a Yucatan mother lies upright on what?