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CPM Certified Professional Midwife

Category - Prenatal

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A midwife teaches a group of pregnant clients about good personal hygiene during pregnancy. Which of the following statements made by one of the clients indicates that the teaching has been successful?
  1. “If increased vaginal discharge makes me feel uncomfortable, I can douche one to two times a week.”
  2. “I need to avoid hot showers. The temperature may initiate labor.”
  3. “I can have tub baths during the first few months of pregnancy, unless I am at risk for premature rupture of membranes.”
  4. “I need to see my dentist right after birth.”
Explanation
Answer: C - The client may have tub baths on a daily basis, unless she is at risk for premature rupture of membranes or if she has a history of vaginal spotting. Only a minimal amount of tub water can enter the cervix. Douching must be avoided because it can alter the vaginal pH, increasing the risk of bacteria growth and infections. Hot showers do not initiate labor. The client has to see her dentist at least once during the pregnancy.
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