Question

Hispanic mothers, being seen by a partera, are often encouraged to ______ .

	a) avoid lifting heavy objects, take laxatives to prevent constipation, and pray to Virgin Mary
	b) lift heavy objects, not cross their legs, walk daily to promote active labor
	c) walk daily, avoid bathing in hot water, seek out prenatal care in the second trimester
	d) Take laxatives to prevent constipation, not cross their legs, avoid bathing in hot water

Answer 1

Option D is the correct and best fitted one beacause

As per the Partera the hispanic mothers are instructed to :

not to lift heavy objects as well as are motivated to be on the laxatives to prevent constipation,

Also advised for exercise often by walking, avoid cross the legs, and not to bathe in hot water.

There is strong belief that crossing the legs & taking hot bath may cause the baby to as- sume the breech position.