Women who are at a healthy weight before pregnancy should gain between ____ pounds while pregnant.

Which of the following is an example of a bacterial STI?

When the strong muscle fibers of the uterus contract rhythmically, pushing the infant downward toward the birth canal, this is called ____.

A premature baby is commonly defined as a baby weighing less than ___ pounds at birth.

Kara takes a class for pregnant women in which she is taught a series of controlled breathing exercises and how to use a focal point to deal with pain during labor. Kara is learning the ____ method.

Too much pressure on the baby’s blood vessels during the birth process may cause ____.

The Rh factor refers to the type of protein in red blood cells that is a match between the mother’s and the baby’s blood type.

By the first 4 weeks of pregnancy, a baby’s first movements should be felt by the mother.

Viral STIs should be treated with antibiotics.