Describe the events of labor and delivery.
What will be an ideal response?
Labor and delivery of an infant can be divided into three stages.
1. Dilation stage—Uterine muscles are strongly contracting and pressing the baby against the
cervix. Causes the cervix to dilate and become thinner (which is called effacement).
2. Expulsion stage—When the cervix is dilated to 10 cm this stage begins. Uterine contractions
now are pushing baby through the birth canal. This stage ends with the birth of the baby.
3. Placental stage—After the baby has been delivered, uterine contractions continue until the
placenta (afterbirth) is delivered.
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A) osteoarthritis B) fractures C) rheumatoid arthritis D) osteoporosis
A limitation of the BMI measurement is that it
A) is an indirect estimate of body fat. B) requires the use of special laboratory equipment. C) takes too long to calculate. D) cannot be used for children.
Explain why the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommends breastfeeding through the baby's first birthday
What will be an ideal response?
Cara, who is 28 years old, has experienced recurrent pain in her lower abdomen over the past two months. She has been treating herself by taking over-the-counter pain medication. She has health insurance through a health maintenance organization.Based on her symptoms, Cara should
A. continue to take pain medication for her symptoms. B. monitor herself for another month to see if the pain disappears. C. go to the nearest emergency room. D. call her regular physician for advice and an appointment.