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Birth
Coping Techniques
Birth Options
Nutrition in Pregnancy
100
This is the ripening and shortening of the cervix?
What is effacement.
100
This is what we also call "practice contractions"
What is Braxton-hicks
100
This is a coping technique that involves your sense of smell
What is aromatherapy
100
Having what at your birth can reduce your chance of a cesarean 50%?
What is doula
100
The amount of protein you need a day while pregnant?
What is 80-100 grams a day
200
This is the position baby is in when facing your belly?
What is posterior
200
Can last anywhere from 5 minutes to 4 hours in both first time moms and moms with previous deliveries.
What is duration of pushing
200
This coping technique involves the use of pressure
What is hydrotherapy
200
This location is becoming a popular alternative to hospital birth.
What is a Birth Center or home birth
200
This is how often a pregnant mom should eat?
What is every 2-3 hours
300
This describes how low baby is in your pelvis?
What is station
300
The hardest STAGE of labor.
What is transition or second stage.
300
This coping technique involves using your voice
What is vocalization
300
98% of women in America give birth in this type of facility.
What is a hospital
300
What is the most important beverage a pregnant mom should have.
What is water
400
Contractions are typically 3-5  minutes apart, increasing in strength and duration and maternal activity doesn't change the contractions.
What is true labor
400
This position helps rotate a posterior baby during labor.
What is hands and knees.
500
This is sometimes passed when the cervix starts to dilate; not a true labor sign.
What is the mucus plug
500
Use of this during labor can make contractions easier and speed up labor; NOT for delivery, though!!
What is the tub.