Recent Studies Have Shown That the Presence of a Doula

question 37

Multiple Choice

Recent studies have shown that the presence of a doula before and after delivery

• A)can inflate the costs of healthcare.
• B)has led to a significant reduction in the rates of cesarean deliveries.
• C)is only important if other family members can't be present.
• D)leads to a higher percentage of induced labors.

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Definitions:

Psychoactive Constituent

A chemical compound that crosses the blood-brain barrier and acts primarily upon the central nervous system where it affects brain function, resulting in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior.

Cannabinoid

Compounds found in cannabis or produced naturally in the body that interact with cannabinoid receptors, affecting various physiological processes.

THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis that produces the feeling of being high.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood. It controls the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).