Terms of Pregnancy - Birth Professionals

Question 1

These birth professionals provide continuous support that includes physical comfort measures, emotional reassurance, and information and suggestions to improve progress or ease discomfort.

Answer 1

Doulas

Question 2

Doulas mean what?

Answer 2

Woman who serves

Question 3

Doulas concerning knowledge?

Answer 3

Knowing what to expect can reduce fear which can in turn reduce pain

Question 4

Doulas concerning skin stimulation.

Answer 4

massage, warm bath or shower, and/or cold compresses on neck and face

Question 5

Doulas concerning relaxation?

Answer 5

Progressive relaxation of all your muscles will allow the uterus to do its work and may decrease pain

Question 6

Doulas recommend these changes of position:

Answer 6

Walk, sit, squat, rock on all fours

Question 7

Doulas concerning nourishment?

Answer 7

Food and liquid reduce stress hormones; gives needed energy.

Question 8

Doulas help with brain activity how?

Answer 8

Puzzles, word games, cards, music, and focused breathing.

Question 9

These professionals specialize in caring for healthy women anticipating a normal pregnancy and are trained to identify possible problems in pregnancies, working with physicians for complicated deliveries.

Answer 9

midwives

Question 10

Midwives focused on ____ and _____. Encourage women and families to join in ____.

Answer 10

Health and wellness

Decision making

Question 11

A registered nurse who has additional education and certification in midwifery.

Answer 11

Certified nurse - midwife (CNM)

Question 12

Like CNMs they are certified by the American College of Nurse Midwifery.

Answer 12

Certified midwives (CM)

Question 13

Have passed the certification exam of North American Registry of Midwives (NARM)

Answer 13

Certified professional Midwives (CPM)

Question 14

Trained to provide prenatal care, education, and support; attend a birth in a birth center, hospital, or home; provide follow up care to mother and newborn after birth?

Answer 14

CNM

Question 15

Come from background’s other than nursing (i.e. physician’s assistant, physical therapists, or other health professionals).

Answer 15

CM

Question 16

CM’s are comparable to?

Answer 16

CNM’s

Question 17

Provide prenatal care, care during labor and birth and postpartum care of the mother and her baby in the early weeks after birth.

Answer 17

CPM

Question 18

Most are licensed to write prescriptions and proved “well-woman” care such as gynecological checkups, pelvic and breast exams, pap smears, and family planning.

Answer 18

CNM

Question 19

Focus on the healthcare need of the entire family (not all include maternity care in their practice).

Answer 19

Family physicians

Question 20

What training does an obstetricians have?

Answer 20

MD or DO who has completed a four year residency program in OB/Gyn

Question 21

Trained to identify and treat medical problems in pregnancy; trained in surgery and are able to perform cesarean sections.

Answer 21

Obstetricians

Question 22

What is a perinatologist?

Answer 22

OB’s with additional training in managing high risk pregnancy and birth.