Birth Control
How can you be sure to not get a STD or get pregnant?
Remain abstinent
How many months is a woman pregnant?
9 months
What is the most common birthing method?
Vaginally
What is a contraction?
the tightening and relaxing of the muscles in the uterus
What are baby blues?
feelings of sadness that you may have in the first few days after having a baby.
What is the most effective birth control?
Nexplanon (or IUD)
How many trimesters are there in pregnancy
3
What is the other option for birth
C-Section
What are braxton hicks?
false labor; muscles across your belly are tightening- are irregular, usually lasting for about 30 seconds
What is PPD? explain
Post partum depression- strong feelings of sadness, anxiety (worry) and tiredness that last for a long time after giving birth.
This can happen if you miss one birth control pill
Pregnancy
Cleft Lip
How many types of midwives are there?
5
How close should a woman's contractions be before heading to the hospital?
Consist every 5 minutes for over an hour.
How many women suffer from Post Partum Depression?
1 in 7 women
This is the least effective birth control
withdrawal
When can mom expect to have ultrasounds done?
2: around 20 weeks for the anatomy scan
Sometimes they have another one in the 3rd trimester to check
What is a doula?
Emotional coach for mom. Not medical
What are 3 pain management options for birth?
Epidural, Opioids, Laughing gas, switching positions
Why are postpartum check ups important?
To check in on mom and to be sure she is recovering emotionally and physically
This is the most expensive birth control
IUD
How many weeks are in each trimester?
Give the range for each trimester. Must get all 6 correct to get points.
1-13
14-27
28-40
What are 3 benefits to water birth
Relaxation, Shorter labor, decreased trauma
What is APGAR?
Appearance: Skin color
Pulse: Heart rate
Grimace: Reflex irritability
Activity: Muscle tone
Respiration: Breathing
What are warning signs of PPD
Feeling shame, guilt or like a failure
Having little interest in things you normally like to do
Having trouble bonding with your baby
Thinking about hurting yourself or your baby