What Is an Example of the Medicalization of Childbirth

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is an example of the medicalization of childbirth?

• A) Delivering in hospital assisted by a midwife
• B) Delivering in a hospital and supervised by a physician
• C) Delivering at home and having a physician present
• D) Delivering at home assisted by a midwife

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Definitions:

CPR

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, a lifesaving technique used in emergencies to restore blood flow and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest.

AED

An Automated External Defibrillator, a medical device designed to help people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest through defibrillation.

Emergency Call

A telephone call made to emergency services, such as police, fire, or ambulance, in a situation that requires immediate attention.

EMS

Emergency Medical Services, a system that provides urgent pre-hospital treatment and stabilization for serious illness and injuries and transport to definitive care.