Episiotomy is considered to be one of the possible steps in the management of shoulder dystocia because it allows for:

L.T. is a 37-year-old G1P0000 at 42wks 0 days gestation. In the past week she has had reactive NSTs, an 8/8 biophysical profile, and is presenting for induction of labor for post-term. Her cervix is 1-2 cm dilated, firm, posterior, approximately 50% effaced, and the vertex is at 0 station. Select the best plan in this situation from the answers below.

Match the following common newborn conditions with their definitions.

Which is not a component of the complete biophysical profile?

A woman is being induced with oxytocin. Name three immediate actions the midwife would take if uterine tachysystole occurs (with or without FHR changes)?

A primary contributor to newborn physiologic jaundice is

Uterine inversion is most associated with: 

Assessment of a newborn reveals uneven gluteal creases and a “clunk” when Ortalani’s maneuver is performed. Which of the following would the midwife suspect?

Why is it no longer recommended to suction for light meconium stained fluid?

Research evidence suggests that induction of labor at greater than 41 weeks gestation reduces the population risk of ___________