Section 1: Birth

Multiple-Choice Questions

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1. How does a pregnant woman know how to give birth?

a. her body will do the right things automatically
b. her doctor or midwife will tell her
c. she can read any book on childbirth
d. friends and relatives can tell her



2. What things does a woman NOT need when she is giving birth?

a. a fast ride in a taxi
b. to feel that those around her are in a hurry for her to deliver her baby
c. to feel she is causing problems for those around her
d. all of the above are correct



3. Why is falling in love with your baby at the time of birth so important?

a. it makes the hard work of looking after a baby seem less like work
b. it feels good
c. the baby is happier
d. the baby will be born more quickly



4. Who is the best person to help you give birth?

a. family doctor
b. midwife
c. obstetrician
d. all of the above



5. What is the most important decision for a pregnant woman to make?

a. what medicine to take for pain
b. how much weight to gain
c. who will be your birth attendant
d. what vitamins to take



6. What different types of places can you have your baby?

a. hospital
b. home
c. birth center
d. all of the above



7. How can parents best decide where to have their baby?

a. ask as many friends and relatives as possible about their personal experience
b. talk with a midwife and a doctor
c. visit all the places you're considering
d. all of the above



8. What are the advantages of having a baby without medication?

a. babies born without drugs are more active and alert
b. right after birth the mother can comfort, stroke and gaze at her baby
c. breast feeding is more easily established
d. all of the above



9. Besides drugs, what things help relieve the pain of labour

a. changing position, relaxing in a warm bath, having a massage, or listening to music
b. a doula
c. having encouragement and support from those who are with you
d. all of the above



10. Why is a positive birthing experience so important?

a. it will be less painful
b. you won't be in labour so long
c. it's not all that important
d. a bad birth experience can cause a mother to feel anger, resentment or depression for years