Many changes take place in a mother and child during the first six weeks after birth. What is this period of adjustment called?
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afterbirth period
afterbirth period
postpartum period
postpartum period
cesarean period
cesarean period
premature period
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postpartum period
Which situation describes a premature birth?
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More than one baby is delivered at the same time.
More than one baby is delivered at the same time.
A baby is delivered through an incision in the lower abdomen.
A baby is delivered through an incision in the lower abdomen.
A baby is delivered before the 37th week of pregnancy.
A baby is delivered before the 37th week of pregnancy.
A fetus dies after the 20th week of pregnancy.
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More than one baby is delivered at the same time.
More than one baby is delivered at the same time.
A baby is delivered through an incision in the lower abdomen.
A baby is delivered through an incision in the lower abdomen.
A baby is delivered before the 37th week of pregnancy.
A baby is delivered before the 37th week of pregnancy.
A fetus dies after the 20th week of pregnancy.
A baby is delivered before the 37th week of pregnancy.
What are the three stages of birth?
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labor, delivery of the baby, and postpartum depression
labor, delivery of the baby, and postpartum depression
premature delivery, afterbirth delivery, and the postpartum period
premature delivery, afterbirth delivery, and the postpartum period
cutting of the umbilical cord, delivery of the placenta, and baby blues
cutting of the umbilical cord, delivery of the placenta, and baby blues
labor, delivery of the baby, and delivery of the afterbirth
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labor, delivery of the baby, and postpartum depression
labor, delivery of the baby, and postpartum depression
premature delivery, afterbirth delivery, and the postpartum period
premature delivery, afterbirth delivery, and the postpartum period
cutting of the umbilical cord, delivery of the placenta, and baby blues
cutting of the umbilical cord, delivery of the placenta, and baby blues
labor, delivery of the baby, and delivery of the afterbirth
labor, delivery of the baby, and delivery of the afterbirth
Which is the first stage of the birthing process?
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delivery of the afterbirth
delivery of the afterbirth
labor
labor
delivery of the baby
delivery of the baby
postpartum period
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delivery of the afterbirth
delivery of the afterbirth
labor
labor
delivery of the baby
delivery of the baby
postpartum period
labor
If a couple chooses to have their baby at home, the delivery usually involves _____.
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a certified nurse-midwife
a certified nurse-midwife
a cesarean section
a cesarean section
special medical equipment
special medical equipment
an obstetrician
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a certified nurse-midwife
a certified nurse-midwife
a cesarean section
a cesarean section
special medical equipment
special medical equipment
an obstetrician
a certified nurse-midwife
Which term refers to the surgical removal of a baby from the uterus?
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afterbirth
afterbirth
stillbirth
stillbirth
premature birth
premature birth
cesarean section
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afterbirth
afterbirth
stillbirth
stillbirth
premature birth
premature birth
cesarean section
cesarean section
Which is a sign of postpartum depression?
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a low birthweight baby
a low birthweight baby
withdrawing from the baby
withdrawing from the baby
a shrinking uterus
a shrinking uterus
a cesarean section
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a low birthweight baby
a low birthweight baby
withdrawing from the baby
withdrawing from the baby
a shrinking uterus
a shrinking uterus
a cesarean section
withdrawing from the baby
Which kind of twins always results when two different sperm fertilize two eggs?
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identical twins
identical twins
twins of different sexes
twins of different sexes
twins of the same sex
twins of the same sex
fraternal twins
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identical twins
identical twins
twins of different sexes
twins of different sexes
twins of the same sex
twins of the same sex
fraternal twins
fraternal twins
Which occurs during the postpartum period?
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The mother experiences hormonal changes.
The mother experiences hormonal changes.
The baby is pushed out of the uterus.
The baby is pushed out of the uterus.
The umbilical cord is cut.
The umbilical cord is cut.
The afterbirth is delivered.
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The mother experiences hormonal changes.
The mother experiences hormonal changes.
The baby is pushed out of the uterus.
The baby is pushed out of the uterus.
The umbilical cord is cut.
The umbilical cord is cut.
The afterbirth is delivered.
The mother experiences hormonal changes.
Delivery of a live baby before the 37th week of pregnancy is called _____.
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postpartum depression
postpartum depression
cesarean section
cesarean section
premature birth
premature birth
stillbirth
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postpartum depression
postpartum depression
cesarean section
cesarean section
premature birth
premature birth
stillbirth
premature birth