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The principal intrapartum risk factors for shoulder dystocia, according to Varney, are a precipitous second stage of labor and an operative vaginal birth 

S.J. is a G1P1 is a 32yo delivered her son at 39 5/7 by LMP=10 wk US via SVD. She had no lacerations and an uncomplicated pregnancy and birth. She is a healthy woman without comorbidity. She is on PP day 2,  preparing for discharge, and you are reviewing contraception plans with her. She plans to use breastfeeding as a method of birth control, since she likely won’t get her period for a while with exclusive breastfeeding. She tells you that her sister didn’t have a period for over a year, and she would likely consider another baby at that time anyway. In reviewing contraception with this patient, the student nurse midwife tells S.J that: 

Home birth is a safe alternative for all pregnant families with consistent prenatal care

Signs of postpartum complications in the mother include:

Assessments for children from culturally and linguistically diverse populations should 

The uterine decidua is divided into multiple layers during pregnancy. The spongy layer known as the ________ is mostly sloughed off with the placenta or early in the postpartum period 

Which of the following BEST describes the trigger that causes lactogenesis during the first 3 to 4 postpartum days?

Regarding the previous question, what is one theory as to why there is no plateau in stroke volume with well trained endurance athletes? 

Which of the following is NOT associated with microcephaly?

Which of the following infants is least at risk for neonatal hypoglycemia?