Title: Identify biological processes related to birth.
Course: Child Development and Parenting (19255-18) > Section: Ensuring a Healthy Start for Mother and Child

Identification should include

- the biological process of childbirth
- terms related to labor and delivery
- myths perpetuated by and truths gained from the media’s portrayal of labor and delivery
- advantages and disadvantages of different methods of childbirth (e.g., traditional, family-centered, Lamaze, cesarean section)
- advantages and disadvantages of pain-reducing medications or anesthetics used during labor
- the Apgar scale.

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- Why is important for parents to develop a birth plan?
- How does media portray labor and delivery?
- What happens if parents cannot afford the labor and delivery medical expenses?

Communication

- What factors might influence the choice parents make regarding pain reduction medication during labor and delivery?
- Where do new parents acquire information about different methods of childbirth?
- How can parents ensure the safety and security of a newborn?

Leadership

- What criteria should one use to determine which childbirth method to use?

- Why is it important to learn about different options available for pain reduction during labor and delivery?

Management

- Where can individuals get reliable information about labor and delivery?
- What are some ways to prepare for labor and delivery?