A friend says that they heard that social factors can influence a person’s childbirth experience. How should you reply?Group of answer choices“No, the mother may be happier if someone stays with her during labor and delivery, but there are no consistent advantages, as far as her actual childbirth.”“No, the mother is actually more self-conscious and nervous if someone stays with her during labor and delivery.”“Yes, a woman has fewer complications if she has the same nurse staying with her during labor and delivery.”“Unfortunately, there has been no well-controlled research on this important topic.”

A mother of a young infant has many positive emotional reactions to childbirth. Which of the following positive reactions is least likely to be reported?Group of answer choicesA feeling of confidence because she has given birth.A sense of renewed energy, as she is no longer carrying the weight of a babyEnjoyment of family activities that include the babyPleasure in her private interactions with the baby

Which of the following is TRUE regarding emotional reactions to childbirth?Group of answer choicesalmost all women feel that childbirth is one of the major peak experiences in their lives.most women actually have little emotional reaction to childbirth.most women are so physically weary that exhaustion is their primary reaction to childbirth.some women have extremely positive emotions, but some women have extremely negative emotions.

research on postpartum disturbances suggests thatGroup of answer choicessocial factors play a relatively minor role in postpartum disturbances.postpartum disturbances occur less often if a mother talks with a trained professional.hormone levels are strongly correlated with postpartum disturbances.less than 10% of all women experience postpartum blues.

The community nurse is preparing a presentation for a health fair illustrating successful pregnancies. Which component should the nurse prioritize as the most critical to ensure a positive psychological experience with the pregnancy by the mother? Early prenatal care Social support Having a planned pregnancy Age at the time of pregnancy

Your text’s discussion of pregnancy and childbirth noted which of the following?Group of answer choicesin the current era, mothers hold positions of substantial prestige in United States culture.the popular media pay attention to pregnancy and childbirth, but researchers tend to ignore this important area.both researchers and the media tend to pay little attention to events concerned with motherhood.researchers tend to focus on the positive aspects of pregnancy and childbirth.