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1
A "medicalization" of birth occurred during the 20th century.
A)True
B)False
2
Women who attempt vaginal birth after previous Cesareans face no additional risks to themselves or their babies.
A)True
B)False
3
The majority of women in the United States today receive regional anesthetics during childbirth.
A)True
B)False
4
The fontanels, or soft spots, on a newborn's head are places where the skull bones have not yet fused together.
A)True
B)False
5
Babies across the world have very similar sleep schedules.
A)True
B)False
6
Although low-weight babies need intensive care right after birth, they face few long-term risks.
A)True
B)False
7
Birth defects are the leading cause of infant deaths in the United States.
A)True
B)False
8
Research demonstrates a variety of health advantages of breastfeeding over formula feeding.
A)True
B)False
9
Lateralization is the process by which neurons in the brain coordinate their activities.
A)True
B)False
10
Most babies cannot feel pain, so anesthesia is not needed for surgery on newborns.
A)True
B)False





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