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Level 2 Assessment

Complete this assessment after attending the live training sessions or watching the recorded sessions if you were unable to attend live.

Once you have attended the training or watched the recorded sessions, given your training feedback, and passed this assessment, you will earn the designation Dancing For Birth™ 'Professionally Trained' and be eligible to apply for Dancing For Birth™ Certification.

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Question 1 of 20

Which of the following best describes how the Womb Relaxation activity benefits pregnant parents?

A

It fosters understanding of what their baby experiences in the womb; how to plan for a gentle transition into the world at birth, and to best meet their needs in the newborn period

B

It gets their body ready for faster labor and reduces the need for medical support

C

It helps them understand how to guide their baby into an optimal fetal position

Question 2 of 20

What is the value of facilitating Dancing For Birth™ Class in a circle? (choose one)

A

It reduces self-consciousness because participants are not looking at themselves in a mirror

B

It helps manage time more efficiently

C

It promotes connection, inclusivity, and equality, and represents continuity

D

It ensures all participants perform movements exactly the same way

E

Both A and C

F

Both B and D

Question 3 of 20

During the DFB™ Musical Contractions Game, what are the participants learning?

A

They are practicing ways to use dance for comfort and labor progress

B

They are practicing how to work together with their partner during labor

C

They are getting a feel for how contractions may ebb and flow during labor

D

They are practicing vocalizing and being primal during labor

E

All of the above

F

None of the above

Question 4 of 20

Which of these is a research finding that supports the benefits of DFB™ Class and Childbirth Method?

A

Dancing during labor increases Apgar scores

B

Dancing during labor shortens both the first stage of labor and the second stage of labor

C

Dancing is more effective at reducing depression than other forms of exercise plus taking anti-depression medication

D

Dancing during labor significantly improves birth satisfaction

E

All of the Above

F

None of the above

Question 5 of 20

How much lower is the average cesarean rate of Dancing For Birth™ Class Participants, compared to the US national average?

A

56% lower

B

26% lower

C

16% lower

Question 6 of 20

Which of these are physiological reasons that dancing facilitates birth?

A

Asymmetrical pelvis positions allow baby to access the usable space in the pelvis

B

Dancing reduces tension, breathing is deeper, and adrenaline is reduced

C

Dancing changes the relationship of the pelvic bones to one another, helping baby attain a more favorable position

D

Dancing releases oxytocin, which reduces pain and increases bliss

E

All of the above

F

None of the above

Question 7 of 20

Humans are mammals

A

True

B

False

Question 8 of 20

What role does pleasure play in birth? (choose one)

A

It supports relaxation, reduces fear, and encourages the release of helpful birth hormones

B

It aids in the release of oxytocin and endorphins which promote cervical dilation and the body's natural lubrication

C

It helps the birthing individual get into their thinking brain, to access their birth instincts

D

It replaces the need for emotional and physical support

E

C and D

F

A and B

Question 9 of 20

Breech is a fetal malposition

A

Correct

B

Incorrect, it is a valid fetal position for humans, but it is often treated like a malposition because few care providers are taught how to assist with vaginal breech birth

Question 10 of 20

What is the symbolic meaning of the "Closing the Bones" tradition from Mexico? 

A

That the fertile time in life has come to an end

B

That the pelvis will stay closed so the pregnancy will go to term

C

The the body has opened for the baby and may now close back up

Question 11 of 20

Dancing For Birth™ Class is for preconception, pregnancy (all three trimesters) and postpartum, and includes the pregnant/postpartum person, their birth partner on Partner Days, and their baby.

A

True

B

False

Question 12 of 20

What should be done differently during DFB™ Class on Partner Day?

A

Only one partner selects a card during the opening and closing circles

B

The partners practice giving the comfort techniques, but not receiving the comfort techniques

C

Nothing changes except during partner activities, the partners are paired together instead of with other classmates

D

Partners observe the class and do not participate in class activities

Question 13 of 20

Which DFB™ of these signature DFB™ moves can be used to help baby rotate during active labor? (choose one)

A

"Down Baby Down"

B

"Birth Circles"

C

"Infinite Patience"

D

All of these

E

None of these

Question 14 of 20

The original DFB™ technique "M.M. Manuever" is useful in encouraging baby to enter the pelvic inlet when they are stuck on the brim, and in resolving shoulder dystocia. 

A

True

B

False

Question 15 of 20

Which of these is a contraindication for perinatal dancing?

A

Unexpected vaginal bleeding

B

Feeling dizzy or faint

C

Shortness of breath before starting

D

Chest pain

E

Muscle weakness

F

Calf pain or swelling

G

All of the above

H

None of the above

Question 16 of 20

Certified Dancing For Birth™ Instructors are authorized to lead DFB™ Pro Training for birth professionals

A

True

B

False

Question 17 of 20

What is the scope of practice for those who have completed the Level 1-2 Training? (choose one)

A

They will receive the designation “DFB Professionally Trained.” This designation does not expire. With this designation they are permitted to use the DFB™ birth method, techniques and philosophy during labor to assist birth clients, friends, family or themselves.

B

They are permitted to lead a free “Intro to Dancing For Birth™” demonstration of up to 15 minutes to introduce individuals or groups in the parent and health care community to the purpose and benefits of DFB™, provided they give attribution to founder, Stephanie Larson and refer pregnant/new parents to the website dancingforbirth.com to find a Prenatal/Postnatal class with a Certified DFB™ Instructor, and refer health care professionals to the website dancingforbirth.com to attend DFB™ Professional Training with a Certified DFB™ Trainer.

C

Neither

D

Both

Question 18 of 20

The trademark symbol should be used at all times, like this: Dancing For Birth™ Class or like this: (when abbreviated) DFB™ Childbirth Method, except for the Certification credential, which should be used like this: Stephanie Larson, DFB

A

True

B

False

Question 19 of 20

What is the correct way to spell out DFB?

A

Dancing For Birth™

B

Dancing for Birth™

C

dancing for birth™

Question 20 of 20

What is the next step for those who aspire to become Certified? (choose one)

A

Complete the Certification Process and apply for Certification

B

Complete the Certification Process and apply for Certification within three months (four moths if extension is purchased)

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