Leifer: Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 7th EditionNursing Care of Mother and Infant During Labor and Birth

Leifer: Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 7th Edition Chapter 06: Nursing Care of Mother and Infant During Labor and Birth Quiz - Open Book 1. Describe the role of the Chinese father and/or partner in labor and delivery. Father does not play any active role in labor and delivery. Woman’s mother may participate, father may bring a silk material called a hada as a sign of good luck to the child. 2. Compare the advantages of a hospital-based birth setting and a freestanding birth center. Hospital based -- preregistration, easy access to sophisticated services, family center care for women who have complicated pregnancy. Free standing birth center --- a home like setting for low –risk women. Lower cost does not require expensive departments such as emergency or critical care.