Grab a pen and paper and take this quiz with your partner to see who knows more about labour and birth!
Find out who may need to do a bit more birth preparation!
Question 1- What is the term used for the first stage of labour, when the cervix begins to dilate and contractions become regular and more intense?
A) Transition
B) Active labour
C) Early labour
D) Crowning
Question 2-Which hormone is often called the "love hormone" and is the main hormone needed to birth a baby?
A) Estrogen
B) Progesterone
C) Oxytocin
D) Prolactin
Question 3-What is the medical term for the surgical birth of a baby through an incision made in the mother's abdomen?
A) Caesarean section
B) Forceps birth
C) Ventouse
D) Breech birth
Question 4-Which position is considered the most commen and ideal fetal postion for a vaginal birth?
A) Transverse lie
B) Breech
C) Vertex (head down)
D) Occiput posterior (back to back)
Question 5-What is the term for the fluid filled sac that surrounds and protects the developing fetus during pregnancy?
A) Placenta
B) Amniotic sac
C) Umbilical cord
D) Cervix
Question 6- Which stage of labour involves the delivery of the placenta following the birth of the baby?
A) First stage
B) Second stage
C) Third stage
D) Fourth stage
Question 7-What is the practice of using controlled breathing and relaxation techniques to manage pain and reduce stress during labour called?
A) Epidural
B) Hypnobirthing
C) Spinal block
D) Forceps delivery
Question 8-Only those with low-risk pregnancies can give birth at home?
A) True
B) False
Question 9-You should head to your place of birth when:
A) You are 2-3cm dilated
B) When your contraction timer tells you
C) When you feel like it
D) When you are 4-5cm dilated
Question 10-Hypnobirthing is only beneficial for?
A) The person giving birth
B) The unborn baby
C) The birth partner
D) All if the above
Check your answers below.
Question 1
B
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
Question 5
Question 6
Question 7
Question 8
Question 9
Question 10
How did you do???
If you feel like you need to do some more preparation ready for your baby's birth I would love to support you!
I want you to feel informed,calm, confident and empowered HOWEVER you birth your baby!
Gem xxx
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