Labor/Birth Review

What typically happens to the baby's position in the weeks leading up to labor?

• The baby rises in the uterus.

• The baby drops into the pelvis.

• The baby does nothing.

• The baby breaks the water.

True or False: Women who have already had one or two children can experience the baby dropping only a few hours before birth begins.

• True

• False

Which of these is not an early sign of labor?

• Contractions

• Water Breaking

• The "Show"

• Baby Kicking Violently

Which of these are not important to note about a woman's water breaking?

• Where the mom is at

• Time

• Amount of Fluid

• Color and Odor

How early is a premature baby?

• 38 Weeks or Before

• 37 Weeks or Before

• 39 Weeks or Before

• 40 Weeks or Before

Which of these is a sign of false labor?

• Contractions are very painful.

• Contractions are not regular.

• Contractions get stronger.

• Contractions that become rhythmic

What does not happen in the first stage of labor?

• Contractions start coming regularly.

• The baby drops lower in the pelvis.

• The water breaks.

• The baby is born.

What role does relaxin play in the birthing process?

• Allow's the mother a pain-free birth.

• Allows the ligaments in the mother's body to stretch.

• Allows the baby's body to compact for birth.

What happens in the second stage of labor?

• The water breaks.

• Contractions become regular and stronger.

• The baby is born.

• The placenta is delivered.

True or False: The placenta is usually delivered right after the baby is born and then the mother is allowed to rest.

• True

• False