Birth Practices

Question 1

This 48 hour old baby has a condition that is a result of birth trauma known as:

Answer 1

A. Cephalohematoma, bleeding across suture lines of the skull
B. Caput succedaneum, which is edema of the soft tissues of the scalp, not restricted by suture lines
C. Cephalohematoma, a collection of blood beneath the periosteum, not crossing suture lines
D. Overriding suture lines, common in the infant born vaginally in vertex position

Question 2

Category:

Answer 2

Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology

Question 3

Topic:

Answer 3

Birth practices

Question 4

Your Answer:

Answer 4

B

Question 5

Correct Answer:

Answer 5

C

Question 6

Which of the following birth practices is most likely to delay onset of Lactogenesis II?

Answer 6

Multiple studies have been done concluding that cesarean section with general anesthesia can cause a delay in lactogenesis Il due to the impact of the drug on the maternal brain causing a delay in hormone cascade as the brain has to ‘wake up’.