Complete Solutions
__ has greatly decreased the amount of LBW babies in the US
Correct Answers Leveling of hospitals
__ marks the beginning of pregnancy Correct Answers
Conception
__ occurs as a result of the interaction of several genes and
environmental influences Correct Answers Multifactorial
inheritance
Examples- cleft lip/palate, spinabifida
4 stages of sexual response Correct Answers Excitement
Plateau
Orgasmic
Resolution
**Men and women both have myotonia and vasocongestion**
African American culture related to childbirth: Correct Answers
Pregnancy-
Acceptance of pregnancy depends on economic status
Delay to seek prenatal care
Crave chicken, greens, clay, starch, dirt
Self-treatment of pregnancy discomforts
Labor-
May arrive in far advanced labor
, Varied emotional responses
Postpartum-
Vaginal bleeding thought of as sickness
Belly bands may be used on baby to prevent hernia
Early introduction to soft foods
Agents that can cause anomalies in the fetus are called __
Correct Answers Teratogens
(Viruses, smoking, drugs, infectious agents)
Asian culture related to childbirth: Correct Answers
Pregnancy-
Mother has "happiness in her body"
Want a female doctor
Believe in "hot and cold"
Think soy sauce gives you a dark-skinned baby
Don't drink milk bc it causes stomach distress
Inactivity will cause a difficult birth
Labor-
In silence
C-section not desired
Postpartum-
Must protect from cold sources for 30 days
Don't bathe
Warm room
Diet of warm fluids