Jane and Jack actively discussed having children and jointly decided to conceive a child. The thought of having their own children excited them as well. They are an example of ________ couples.

James and Marie are a couple that had mixed feelings before and after conception and even well into Marie's pregnancy. They decide to have the baby because James feels strongly about having a child. In this scenario, James and Marie are an example of ________.

John did not want to have a child, but his wife, Jane, decided to go ahead with the pregnancy regardless of his wishes. They eventually divorced over the situation. John and Jane are an example of a(n) ________couple.

Karen and Tim are having a debate on the benefits and costs of having children. Karen believes that having babies is a benefit, while Tim argues otherwise. Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Karen's argument?

Henry argues that having newborns can have a negative effect on fathers. Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Henry's claim?

Which of the following is true of nonmarital births in America?

In a ________ birth, the baby is less than 37 weeks compared with 39 to 41 weeks for a full-term birth.

________ is the prevention of pregnancy by behavioral, mechanical, or chemical means.

Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning how micro-level factors lead to postponed parenthood?

Ross believes that micro-level factors are typically responsible for delayed or postponed parenthood. However, Ryan disagrees and is of the opinion that macro-level factors typically contribute to postponed parenthood. Which of the following is an accurate statement that will strengthen Ryan's view?

An infection of the uterus that spreads to the tubes as well as to the ovaries and surrounding tissues is called ________.

Which of the following is true of in vitro fertilization?

Samantha, a pregnant wife, found that she was set to have septuplets. However, she feared that she would be unable to support all her children financially and decided to undergo an operation that would abort some fetuses. In this scenario, Samantha is undergoing a procedure known as ________.

Tania, who is in her tenth week of pregnancy, is concerned about the fetus growing inside her. Having her first child at the age of 40, she is worried that the baby may suffer from Down syndrome. Which of the following prenatal test would best suit Tania if she plans to obtain such information?

Jenny underwent a surgical procedure during the twentieth week of her pregnancy in which the doctors inserted a needle into her amniotic sac through her abdomen and withdrew some fluid. The fluid was then studied for any abnormalities such as signs of Down syndrome and spina bifida. In this scenario, Jenny underwent a procedure known as ________.

The Rutherfords are planning to adopt a child, but they do not wish to expose the child to the birth parents, nor are they interested in co-parenting the child with the birth parents. Which of the following types of adoption practices would best suit the Rutherfords?

Which of the following is an advantage of open adoptions?

International adoptions increased steadily from 1998 to 2004 but then started dropping. Which of the following is a reason for this?

Nelly, an unmarried woman, found out that she was pregnant. However, she did not want go through with the pregnancy and decided to have an abortion. In this scenario, Nelly should go for a ________.

Laura, a student, plans to have children in the future. However, she does not plan to get married and prefers to be a single mom. In this scenario, Laura is considered to be ________.