In parts of India, poorly paid and despised dias are used in childbirth because
a. only the wealthy can afford doctors.
b. it is believed that the poorer the delivery, the richer the life.
c. giving birth is thought to increase strength, and doing it with little assistance is valued.
d. the process (especially blood) involved in birth is seen as polluting.
Question 2Since China instituted its one-child policy,
a. its population has dramatically increased.
b. the ratio of male to female births has tipped dramatically in favor of males.
c. more midwives have gotten involved in birthing.
d. the incidence of maternal depression has increased significantly.
Question 3Research has shown that most birthing women experience pain and anxiety, and _____ view the experience as positive.
a. few
b. some
c. most
d. all
Question 4Which drug is most commonly used to assist in labor?
a. Lithium
b. Oxytocin
c. Folic acid
d. Phenylalanine
Question 5Concerning childbirth, the biggest advantage of regional analgesics versus general sedatives is that the analgesics
a. deaden pain but allow a mother to maintain complete muscle control.
b. can be used in conjunction with C-sections, while sedatives cannot.
c. have less impact on the baby.
d. last significantly longer.
Question 6Who is at the optimal period of gestation for having an elective C-section?
a. Teri, who is 35 weeks pregnant
b. Marcia, who is 37 weeks pregnant
c. Eva, who is 39 weeks pregnant
d. Felicity, who is 41 weeks pregnant
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