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Question 1: What is an ectopic pregnancy?
high risk pregnancy
pregnancy in which the embryo attaches to the fallopian tube instead of the uterus
multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets, etc)
pregnancy in which the parents have had fertility treatment

Question 2: What are Braxton hicks?
The contractions felt during early labour
The brown patches a women may get on her face during pregnancy
That is what it is called when your baby has the hiccups inside of you False contractions

Question 3: How many centimeters dilated do you have to be at to give birth?
9
10
15
7

Question 4: Why is it important to take colic acid BEFORE or as soon as you realize you are pregnant?
It helps reduce the risk of spina bifida and other spinal problems
It reduces the risk of hearing and or visual impairments
It helps your babies bones grow and develop properly
It reduces the chances of heart defects

Question 5: What is an epidural?
medication that is inhaled by the patient that helps reduce pain
medication that is injected into the thigh that numbs your nerves
medication that is entered into the body via an I.V
medication that is injected into the spinal cord that blocks all pain

Question 6: What is the average amount of hours you can expect to be in labour for if it's your first baby? (not ALL people)
10-15 hours
36-72 hours
20-24 hours
5-8 hours

Question 7: What is the recommended amount of weight a healthy woman should gain during pregnancy?
25-35 lbs
10-20 lbs
50-60 lbs
40-45 lbs

Question 8: What station does your babies head have to be at when it is crowning?
-2
+2
0
-1

Question 9: How many weeks on average is a pregnancy?
35 weeks
38 weeks
40 weeks
45 weeks

Question 10: What is meconium?
The amniotic sac
Another name for when a baby spits up
A baby's first few poops
The white stuff on the baby after birth