Doula Certification Anatomy and Physiology of Birth 2

Question 1

What is the 'bloody show' during labor?

Accepted Answer

Pink or red-tinged mucus discharge as the cervix dilates

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Heavy hemorrhage

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Placental abruption

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Amniotic fluid leakage

Question 2

What is 'station' in obstetrics?

Accepted Answer

The position of the fetal presenting part relative to the ischial spines

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The hospital ward where birth occurs

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The cervical dilation measurement

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The type of fetal presentation

Question 3

What are Braxton Hicks contractions?

Accepted Answer

Irregular practice contractions that do not cause cervical change

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True labor contractions

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Contractions caused only by dehydration

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Contractions requiring immediate medical attention

Question 4

Which fetal position is considered most optimal for labor and vaginal birth?

Accepted Answer

Occiput anterior (OA)

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Occiput posterior (OP)

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Frank breech

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Transverse lie

Question 5

What is the fundus of the uterus?

Accepted Answer

The top portion of the uterus

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The cervix

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The vaginal canal

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The fetal skull

Question 6

What is colostrum?

Accepted Answer

The first milk produced, rich in antibodies and immune factors

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Mature breast milk

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Formula supplement given at birth

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A medication given to newborns