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The term effacement refers to ____.
 
  a. contractions that are 5 minutes apart or less
  b. the pressure caused by the head of the baby pressing on the cervix
  c. the softening and thinning of the cervix
  d. a baby that is in the posterior position during labor and delivery

Question 2

Why is it, that throughout most of the twentieth century, American women gave birth lying down in a hospital bed?
 
  a. It was thought that this position provided the least amount of strain on the baby during labor and delivery.
  b. It was thought that this position provided the least amount of strain on the mother during labor and delivery.
  c. This position is most convenient for the physician.
  d. This is the natural position that most women want to assume while in labor.


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janeli

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Reply #1 on: Jun 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


imowrer

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Reply 2 on: Jun 18, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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