Valencia College Paramedic Program Practice Test

The correct answer is that normal fetal movement is not a sign of imminent delivery. During labor, especially as a woman approaches the second stage of delivery, fetal movement may decrease as the baby positions itself for birth, but it does not indicate that delivery is about to occur. In fact, consistent fetal movement is often a reassuring sign that the baby is active and responsive, which is a normal aspect of pregnancy until labor progresses significantly.

In contrast, signs such as crowning, consistent contractions, and water breaking are all clear indicators that labor is progressing toward delivery. Crowning refers to the baby's head becoming visible at the vaginal opening, signifying that delivery is imminent. Consistent contractions indicate that the body is actively working to push the baby out, and the breaking of the amniotic sac (water breaking) often signals that labor is starting or has begun, further emphasizing the approach of delivery.