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What is the primary focus of midwifery?
What is the primary focus of midwifery?
- Administering medications for childbirth-related complications
- Supporting women during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum (correct)
- Performing genetic screenings for expectant parents
- Providing surgical interventions during childbirth
Which of the following roles do midwives typically perform?
Which of the following roles do midwives typically perform?
- Providing prenatal education and counseling (correct)
- Conducting cesarean section deliveries
- Diagnosing postpartum depression medically
- Managing obstetrical emergency rooms
In which setting might midwifery care typically take place?
In which setting might midwifery care typically take place?
- In home births as well as birthing centers and hospitals (correct)
- Exclusively in outpatient clinics
- Primarily in urban healthcare facilities
- Only in hospital maternity wards
What is a common misconception about midwives?
What is a common misconception about midwives?
Which of the following is NOT typically a responsibility of a midwife?
Which of the following is NOT typically a responsibility of a midwife?
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Midwifery
Midwifery
The practice of assisting women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
Prenatal care
Prenatal care
Medical care provided during pregnancy.
Postpartum
Postpartum
The period after childbirth.
Labor
Labor
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