The discussion of preterm births pointed out that
a. the incidence of preterm birth does not seem to be related to the number of years of education a woman has.
b. no ethnic-group differences have been reported in the incidence of preterm births.
c. women who are overly thin are at risk for a preterm birth.
d. in North America, most babies who are born prematurely are no longer considered at risk for medical complications.
Question 2
Which of the following students' statements about childbirth is true?
a. Marissa: The third stage of labor occurs when the baby is actually delivered, and it usually lasts less than 20 minutes..
b. Asenate: The total duration of labor varies from woman to woman, but it seems to be determined by individual hormonal levels..
c. Jessica: In the United States and Canada approximately 50 of all deliveries are performed by cesarean section, mostly for the convenience of doctors..
d. Kristi: In the United States, Black women are almost twice as likely as White, Latina, and Asian mothers to have a preterm birth..
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