Question 1

Many women experience physical changes during sexual intercourse after giving birth.For example, some women experience pain at first intercourse after birth.According to the study from which the text draws this information, how long is that pain likely to be an issue for these women?

Accepted Answer

The study indicates that pain during intercourse after childbirth is likely to be an issue for about six months from the first post-partum intercourse.

Question 2

According to your text, which of the following are not true with regard to artificial insemination?

Accepted Answer

Artificial insemination does not inherently often result in multiple births. Multiple births are more commonly associated with treatments like IVF (In Vitro Fertilization), where multiple embryos might be implanted to increase the chances of pregnancy. Artificial insemination involves placing sperm inside a woman's uterus to facilitate fertilization, but it doesn't significantly increase the likelihood of multiple births compared to natural conception.

Question 3

According to your text, why are many mothers encouraged to breastfeed as soon as possible following birth?

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Question 4

What trimester of pregnancy to most mothers tend to report as the most "enjoyable" time during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

The second trimester is often reported as the most enjoyable time during pregnancy because many of the early symptoms of pregnancy such as nausea tend to diminish, and the discomforts of late pregnancy have not yet started.

Question 5

According to recent research about emotions and relationships during pregnancy, which of the following situations is least likely to happen under normal conditions?

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Question 6

What is "the mother line?"

Accepted Answer

The "mother line" refers to the linea nigra, a dark vertical line that appears on the abdomen of some pregnant women, running from the pubic area up to the navel and sometimes beyond.

Question 7

What changes about the way contractions work after the baby "crowns?"

Accepted Answer

When the baby "crowns," it means the widest part of the baby's head is visible at the vaginal opening after a contraction. At this stage, the baby will no longer retract back into the mother's body between contractions, indicating that delivery is imminent. Choices A, B, and D describe processes that occur earlier in labor.

Question 8

The placenta and umbilical cord are considered the life support systems connecting the mother and the fetus.By the time the baby is born, which of the following is not true regarding the placenta?

Accepted Answer

The placenta typically does not weigh about 5 pounds by the time the baby is born. Its average weight is closer to 1 pound (about 0.5 kilograms).

Question 9

Your co-worker just called to say that her sister gave birth to a child at week 37 of her pregnancy.Which of the following, if any, would be considered accurate statements about the timing of the birth?

Accepted Answer

Babies born at 37 weeks are considered early-term, which is still within the full-term range (37-41 weeks), not pre-term. While early-term babies might face some challenges, they are generally not considered at high risk for respiratory difficulties simply based on being born at 37 weeks.

Question 10

When is it most common for the birth of the placenta to occur?

Accepted Answer

The birth of the placenta, also known as the third stage of labor, most commonly occurs anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes following the delivery of the baby. This stage involves the detachment and expulsion of the placenta from the uterus.

Question 11

Which of the following, if any, are factors associated with happy relationships between parents of babies by the time they are about 6 months old?

Accepted Answer

All of the factors listed - strong social supports, the ability to take "partner time" alone from the baby, and more sex together once it is physically appropriate for the mother - are associated with happier relationships between parents of babies by the time they are about 6 months old. These elements help maintain the couple's connection and support their mental and emotional well-being during the transition to parenthood.

Question 12

During the first trimester of pregnancy, rapid growth and development occur.This is one reason the first trimester is often referred to as the _________ period.

Accepted Answer

The first trimester is referred to as the critical period because it is a time of rapid growth and development, making the embryo/fetus particularly susceptible to damage from environmental exposures, nutritional deficiencies, and other factors.

Question 13

What is the clinical definition of infertility, as described in your text?

Accepted Answer

The clinical definition of infertility is the inability to conceive a baby after trying to do so for a period of 1 year. This timeframe is used as a standard benchmark before further medical evaluation or treatment is considered.

Question 14

Which of the following are ingredients included in amniotic fluid?

Accepted Answer

Amniotic fluid contains amniotic cells and secretions from the baby's lungs, but not the mother's urine. The fluid is crucial for fetal development, providing protection and facilitating the exchange of nutrients, water, and biochemical products between mother and baby.

Question 15

According to your text, which of the following are not words used to describe freebirthing?

Accepted Answer

DeSade birthing is not mentioned as a term used to describe freebirthing. The other options, DIY birth, Unhindered birth, and Couple's birth, are terms that could be associated with the concept of freebirthing, which is the process of giving birth without medical assistance or intervention.

Question 16

What is vernix?

Accepted Answer

Vernix, also known as vernix caseosa, is a waxy or cheese-like white substance found coating the skin of newborn human babies. It is produced by the fetus's sebaceous glands while in the womb to protect the baby's skin from amniotic fluid.

Question 17

Why does your text argue that, when it comes to sex, it is best for a partner to follow the pregnant woman's lead during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Mood changes during pregnancy can significantly affect a woman's sexual desire due to hormonal fluctuations. These changes do not necessarily reflect her feelings towards her partner, making it important for the partner to be understanding and responsive to her needs and desires during this time.

Question 18

Fetal movement, also referred to as quickening, is something that the mother tends to feel for the first time at what time during the pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Fetal movement, also referred to as quickening, is something that the mother tends to feel for the first time at about 20 weeks during the pregnancy.

Question 19

According to your text, which of the following is not a presumptive sign of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Presumptive signs of pregnancy are those that the patient experiences and reports, which might suggest pregnancy but are not definitive. Lack of menstruation, full breasts, and fatigue are common early signs of pregnancy. Cravings, while often associated with pregnancy, are not considered a presumptive sign of pregnancy as they can be influenced by many other factors and are not as directly related to the physiological changes of pregnancy as the other options.

Question 20

Although individual couples show a range of difference in post-partum sexual desire and activity, your text discusses a study that appears to have found a variable predicting which couples would be much less likely to be having sexual relations one year after childbirth.What was this predictor variable?

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Quiz 12: The Choices and Challenges of Childbearing