Pregnant or planning to be? Test your knowledge of important childbirth issues that can affect you and your baby's health and well-being.
True or false?
It is best to induce labor if an ultrasound weight estimate predicts that the baby will be big—weigh 8 lb 12 oz or (4000 g) or more. (The answer is false.)
True or false?
The median duration of pregnancy—50% of women beginning labor on their own before this time and 50% aafter-in first time moms reaching full-term may be as much as 41 weeks, the length now considered to be the cutoff for prolonged pregnancy. (The answer is true.)
True or false?
Cervical ripening treatments have eliminated the problem of excess cesareans when inducing labor. (The answer is false.)
True or false?
Misoprostol (Cytotec) works better than other cervical ripening and induction agents, and it is safe when used properly. (The answer is false.)
True or false?
Breaking the bag of waters, also called rupturing membranes, should be part of inducing labor. (The answer is false.)
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