Trimesters and stages of birth
During which trimesters is the baby approximately 14-15 inches long and weighs between 2-3 pounds?
Second Trimester
amniotic sac
Which personnel is a trained companion who provides guidance and support during labor?
a) doula, b) certified nurse midwife, c) labor and delivery nurse, d) obstetrician/ gynecologist
Doula
Joan's cervix is fully dilated. What stage of delivery is she in?
Second stage
During which complication of pregnancy would a woman experience high blood pressure, which reduces the blood supply to the fetus?
a)pregnancy loss, b)placenta previa, c)preterm labor, d)preeclampsia
preeclampsia
The cervix becomes thinner, changing from its usual thickness to become thin as paper during labor. This thinning is called:
Effacement
What is an example of external care that a postpartum mother needs after delivery?
a)Social support
b)Emotional support
c)Practical home care
d)Breastfeeding support
c)Practical home care
Rachels contractions are every 15 to 20 minutes. What stage of delivery is she in?
First Stage
After delivering her baby, Yaras nurse massaged her abdomen until the placenta was delivered. What stage of delivery is this?
Third Stage
What is the purpose of the APGAR test?
a. To see if the newborn has any birth defects
b. To check the physical health of the newborn
c. To check the cognitive health of the newborn
d. To see if the newborn was injured during birth
b. To check the physical health of the newborn