1. Which occurs during labor? (1 point)
The placenta is pushed out of the uterus.
The baby is born.
The umbilical cord is cut.
Contractions of the uterus get stronger.
2. During which stage does the doctor normally cut the umbilical cord? (1 point)
postpartum period
labor
delivery of the baby
delivery of the afterbirth
3. Many changes take place in a mother and child during the first six weeks after birth. What is this period of adjustment called? (1 point)
afterbirth period
postpartum period
cesarean period
premature period
4. Which situation describes a premature birth? (1 point)
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 before the 37th week of pregnancy.
A fetus dies after the 20th week of pregnancy.
5. Which occurs during the postpartum period? (1 point)
The mother experiences hormonal changes.
The baby is pushed out of the uterus.
The umbilical cord is cut.
The afterbirth is delivered.
6. Which typically occurs first in the birthing process? (1 point)
The baby is pushed out of the uterus.
The placenta is pushed out of the uterus.
The mother begins producing breast milk.
The doctor cuts the umbilical cord.
7. Which situation is most likely to require delivery by cesarean section? (1 point)
the birth of triplets
a stillbirth
low birthweight
a premature birth
8. Which event is part of afterbirth? (1 point)
gradual dilation of the cervix
delivery of the placenta
breaking of the amniotic sac
production of breast milk
9. Which kind of twins always results when two different sperm fertilize two eggs? (1 point)
identical twins
twins of different sexes
twins of the same sex
fraternal twins
10. What are the three stages of birth? (1 point)
labor, delivery of the baby, and postpartum depression
premature delivery, afterbirth delivery, and the postpartum period
cutting of the umbilical cord, delivery of the placenta, and baby blues
labor, delivery of the baby, and delivery of the afterbirth