Fact or Fiction
Fact or Fiction: A full-term pregnancy lasts about 39 weeks.
FACT
In OBGYN, L&D stands for this magical place where babies make their grand entrance.
What is Labor & Delivery?
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Faith!
Which country is associated with the postpartum tradition called sanhujori?
A. Italy
B. South Korea
C. Australia
D. Spain
B. South Korea
FACT
Many bones fuse as we grow!
LMP is the date your OBGYN will ask about approximately 47 seconds after meeting you.
What is Last Menstrual Period?
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Tori! Their names are Cinder and Peanut Butter :)
True or false: Traditions involving several weeks of rest after childbirth exist in many different cultures around the world.
True!
Fact or Fiction: Heartburn during pregnancy means your baby will be born with a lot of hair.
FALSE
EDD is the date everyone knows the baby may completely ignore.
What is Estimated Due Date / Estimated Date of Delivery?
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Fernanda!
In traditional Japanese satogaeri bunben, who commonly helps care for the new mother?
A. Her mother/family
B. Her husband
C. Her friends
D. Her in-laws
Answer: Her mother or family.
Fact or Fiction: A baby can cry while still inside the uterus.
FACT-ish! Fetuses can demonstrate crying-like behavioral responses, although obviously there’s no audible crying through air.
This three-letter acronym describes a small contraceptive device placed inside the uterus.
What is an IUD — Intrauterine Device?
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Inaara!
In Mexico and other parts of Latin America, the traditional postpartum rest period is commonly called la cuarentena. About how long is it?
A. 7 days
B. 14 days
C. 40 days
D. 100 days
C. 40 days
Fact or Fiction: The uterus can grow from roughly the size of a pear before pregnancy to large enough to hold a full-term baby.
FACT
In obstetrics, VBAC describes a vaginal delivery in someone who previously had a C-section.
What is Vaginal Birth After Cesarean?
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Leanne!
Which country would you associate with kraamzorg: professional postpartum help provided at home?
A. Netherlands
B. Greece
C. Egypt
D. Peru
Answer: The Netherlands