-Derma: __________

question 17

Short Answer

-derma: __________

Recognize the roles and practices of continuous support persons during childbirth, such as doulas and midwives.

Identify cultural differences and trends in childbirth practices.

Understand the significance and methods of assessing newborn health.

Recognize the prevalence and settings of childbirth attended by physicians or midwives in the United States.

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Definitions:

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland involved in milk production, reproductive functions, and immune system regulation.

Gray Matter

The grayish neurons and neural segments that are involved in spinal reflexes.

Non-myelinated Neurons

Neurons without a myelin sheath, resulting in slower transmission of nerve impulses as compared to myelinated neurons.

Glial Cells

Cells that remove dead neurons and waste products from the nervous system, nourish and insulate neurons, form myelin, and play a role in neural transmission of messages.