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Which of the following is a demographic risk associated with preterm birth?
Which of the following is a socioeconomic factor that can increase the risk of preterm birth?
Which demographic factor is associated with an increased risk of low birthweight?
What is a behavioral and environmental risk associated with an increased risk of low birthweight?
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Which of the following is a medical risk in the current pregnancy that can increase the risk of preterm birth?
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Which racial group is associated with an increased risk of low birthweight?
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Which of the following is a demographic risk that can increase the risk of preterm birth?
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Which of the following is a behavioral and environmental risk associated with preterm birth?
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Which of the following medical risks predating pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of low birthweight?
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Which of the following is a socioeconomic factor that can increase the risk of preterm birth?
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Which of the following is a medical risk in the current pregnancy that can increase the risk of preterm birth?
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Which socioeconomic factor is associated with an increased risk of low birthweight?
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What is a demographic risk associated with an increased risk of low birthweight?
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Which of the following is a behavioral and environmental risk associated with preterm birth?
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Which of the following is not a medical risk predating pregnancy associated with an increased risk of low birthweight?
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What is a behavioral and environmental risk associated with an increased risk of low birthweight, specifically related to occupational hazards?
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What is a potential consequence of the blood supply from the placenta becoming insufficient for the fetus?
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Why are difficulties involving postmature infants more easily prevented than those involving preterm babies?
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What is a risk factor for postmature infants during labor?
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Why may postmature infants be at risk of brain damage?
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What is an option for medical practitioners to prevent complications in postmature infants?
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What may be a consequence of a postmature infant's large size during labor?
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What is a reason for the increase in use of Cesarean deliveries?
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What is a potential consequence of a prolonged pregnancy?
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Study Notes
Risks Associated with Low Birthweight
- Maternal genetic factors, such as low maternal weight at own birth, contribute to low birthweight
- Poor obstetric history, including previous low-birthweight infant and multiple spontaneous abortions, increases the risk of low birthweight
- High altitude and absence of prenatal care also contribute to low birthweight
- Medical risks in current pregnancy, such as multiple pregnancy, poor weight gain, and short interpregnancy interval, increase the risk of low birthweight
- Hypertension, preeclampsia, and selected infections, such as asymptomatic bacteriuria, rubella, and cytomegalovirus, are also risk factors
- First or second trimester bleeding and placental problems, such as placenta previa, increase the risk of low birthweight
- Demographic risks, including age (less than 17 or over 34), race (minority), and low socioeconomic status, are associated with low birthweight
- Medical risks predating pregnancy, such as previous pregnancies (0 or more than 4), low weight for height, and selected diseases, increase the risk of low birthweight
- Behavioral and environmental risks, including smoking, poor nutritional status, and alcohol and other substance abuse, contribute to low birthweight
Postmature Babies: Risks and Complications
- Postmature infants, born two weeks after the mother's due date, face risks due to insufficient blood supply from the placenta
- Insufficient blood supply can lead to brain damage and other complications
- Labor becomes riskier for both the child and the mother due to the large size of the fetus
- Medical practitioners can induce labor artificially or perform Cesarean deliveries to prevent complications
Cesarean Delivery: Intervening in the Process of Birth
- Cesarean delivery is a surgical delivery method that involves making an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus to deliver the baby
- The reasons for the increase in Cesarean deliveries include the prevention of complications in postmature infants and other high-risk pregnancies
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Identify the medical risks and factors that may contribute to premature birth. This quiz covers various risks associated with maternal health, current pregnancy, and more.
