... You can either abort the child, or continue the pregnancy. This is a very difficult decision for parents to make. Parents should not be allowed to have an abortion because it harms the woman mentally and physically; it is a cruel way to kill a fetus, and it causes future problems in pregnancy. Terminating a pregnancy is a cruel way to kill an unborn because the fetus can feel pain, it limits the number of children to be adopted, and there are organizations who will find a family who can support the child if it has a birth defect. During the procedure, any pain inflicted on the fetus can be felt. In fact, a fetus at the twenty week mark can feel pain more intensely than a grown adult. Abortion also limits adoption chances. Families will take in children with birth defects or disabilities. There are organizations who will take in children with birth defects and find them a good family. The family will be able to care for the child and pay medical bills. The abortion procedure is cruel and torturing to a fetus....
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...Hip Pain During Pregnancy: Causes & Treatment The joy of pregnancy comes with a list of certain discomforts and bodily changes. Hip pain is one such common discomfort that might haunt you during the course of your pregnancy. However, hip pain might be most felt in the later stages of pregnancy, probably during the third trimester. This pain might range from minor to extreme, causing sleep disturbances. It will generally be more in the side or back of the hip, and might aggravate when you stand. Let’s delve a little deeper and learn the causes and treatment of hip pain during pregnancy. Also read- http://www.babydestination.com/blog/top-10-pregnancy-fun-facts What Are The Causes Of Hip Pain During Pregnancy? There are a numerous causes of...
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...Pregnancy: A Long, Eventful Life Experience Pregnancy occurs everyday world wide. Many women dream of the day they can start their own family. Although some women enjoy pregnancy, it can seem like the nine months take forever to come to an end for some people. The nine months of pregnancy are equally divided into three trimesters. Pregnancy, an event of developing a baby, is separated by months and trimesters and is a long, eventful life experience. Months one, two, and three are the first trimester and include weeks one through twelve of a pregnancy. During week one of pregnancy, the egg and sperm join to make a cell called a zygote. The zygote divides multiple times and the bunch of cells move towards the uterus. Then during the second week the dividing zygote, now called a blastocyst, goes into the uterus and burrows into the side of it. During week three, part of the blastocyst will develop into the placenta that will help provide the baby with nutrients. It will also produce a hormone called HCG that will stop the woman’s menstrual period and make the body produce increased levels of estrogen and progesterone hormones that will begin growth of the placenta. The fully formed placenta will be the life support system for the baby (Dattel 13). In week four, the heart and lungs of the baby will begin developing, and the baby will have a heartbeat (14). By week five the baby is approximately 0.5 inches long, and the arms and legs will appear as short stumps. At the time of...
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...concepts of self-help and a natural alternative to medication that draws many people to therapies such as this, as they can often be self-prescribed by the individual (Balaskas 1990). The term complementary implies that aromatherapy should be used in harmony with more orthodox medical therapies, however in late pregnancy, many of the common ailments are discomforts which cannot be alleviated by conventional medicine. It is at this point that therapies such as aromatherapy really come in to their own. This essay will examine the use of aromatherapy during the later stages of pregnancy for minor ailments and discomforts, and as a preparation for childbirth. While some oils will be mentioned, space limitations prevent the listing of effective oils for all uses. These oils may be found from any aromatherapy text. The role of the midwife as an aromatherapy practitioner will be explored, as will aspects of safety pertinent to the use of complementary therapy. Serious complications of pregnancy will not be discussed here, as although some therapies may be useful at this time, medical advise should always be sought before commencing any treatment. Minor complications of early pregnancy will also not be examined as a great deal of contradiction exists within the literature regarding the relative safety of much treatment during these early months (Davis 1995, Burke and Chambers 1996, Balaskas 1990). Before embarking on any aromatherapy consultation with an existing client, it is the midwifes...
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...Deciding what to do about your pregnancy We can help you consider your options. If you decide to end the pregnancy, we can provide abortion services in a private, safe and comfortable setting. Exploring your options If you are unsure of what to do about your pregnancy, we invite you to come to the Women's Clinic to explore your options. We can give you complete medical information and compassionate, non-judgmental counselling. We will support you in whatever decision you make. You do not need a referral from a doctor to use our services. You can book an appointment yourself. The phone number of our Intake Person is on the back of this booklet. Please note: We cannot guarantee that your family doctor will not receive your medical records. Deciding what to do about your pregnancy 2 If you decide to have an abortion If you decide to end the pregnancy and have an abortion, we can provide this service in a private, safe and comfortable environment. You will have time to talk privately with caregivers at the clinic. You will be given enough information so that you can feel fully informed and know what to expect. You will be treated with respect and compassion. We realize that the decision to have an abortion may be difficult for you. We will keep your personal information confidential. The abortion procedure you have will depend on the number of weeks of your pregnancy: • If you are less than 12 weeks pregnant, the abortion is done during one visit to the clinic...
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...After reading Prenatal Period Development I have learned a healthy lifestyle equals a health baby. There are three factors to promote a health baby, good nutrition, moderate weight gain and regular exercise. Eating a healthy diet is very important since the mother is eating for two! Pregnant woman have to make smart choice about the food they intake since the food is the source of nutrition for the baby. For instance a mother pregnant woman must have a healthy diet of proteins, vitamins, minerals and other nutrition to promote growth and development of the fetus. Without the proper diet it can lead into death of the fetus, neural tube defeats and low birth weight. Not only eating well is good for the fetus but also proper weight gain. Weight...
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...work closely with midwifes to a certain extent. Doctors are normally the first point of contact as they will confirm the pregnancy and will refer their patient to their local hospital where they will meet their midwife. As doctors are medical professional, if a midwife had a patient with a high risk pregnancy, the midwife would need to contact their doctor to have regular check-ups. A paediatrician are also another type of doctor, they are specialised in caring for babies and children. A midwife may ask for paediatrician assistance if they are concerned about any health issues related to the baby’s growth, development or any diseases that the baby may have. Midwifes may ask a social worker to help support pregnant women who have issues that are a cause of concern, for example: women suffering from domestic violence, drug abuse, live in poor conditions and young teenage mothers who may need help with housing and benefits. Social workers help give advice and guidance in areas where a midwife is not specialised in. A midwife may need an obstetrician assistance if her patient is needed to have an emergency caesarean section, has suffered with pre eclampsia and has placenta previa. Obstetrician are also another type of doctor that is speacilised in surgery.They work alongside Gynecologist. If a midwife feels or finds any potential problems with a woman’s pregnancy and delivery, an obstetrician will be on standby if any emergencies arise. A midwife may call or arrange with an Anaesthetist...
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...CONDITIONS CARDIAC CONDITIONS INCIDENCE: 1% or 1 in every 100 pregnancies. Over 75% of heart disease in pregnancy is valvular, often Rheumatic Fever or RHD. Effects of pregnancy on heart disease: Increased blood volume and cardiac output Cardiac output and blood volume increase about 50% more during pregnancy (increase workload to the heart) During labor and delivery, cardiac workload increases even more (every time the uterus contracts about 1 or 2 units of blood are autotransfused from utero-placental to maternal circulation. When contraction stops, this volume returns to uteroplacental and the heart may not be able to compensate with such rapid shifting. After delivery, the uteroplacental blood returns to maternal circulation increasing once again blood volume. A woman who receives epidural or spinal anesthesia, her blood vessels dilate and blood pressure decreases that results to decreased venous return which prompts the heart to compensate to meet body’s needs by pumping harder Excessive blood loss during second stage of labor. Systemic vascular resistance drops by 25% during pregnancy lowering blood pressure. Gravid uterus can dramatically affect venous return in some positions compressing IVC and can lead to hypotension. FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS OF HEART DISEASE: CLASS I/ uncompromised– Patient is asymptomatic with no limitation of physical activity, no angina pain or discomfort with ordinary activity. Perinatal mortality is 5% CLASS...
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...and support of a pregnant woman is paramount. This paper will discuss the routine care that a pregnant woman would expect to receive and study the common disorders that are seen in many pregnant women, at some point or throughout their pregnancy. The first antenatal visit is the most comprehensive. For some women, this is in the first few weeks of pregnancy and for others; it may be as late as 12-14 weeks. It is often the first contact that the pregnant woman has with her health providers and can be quite daunting and scary. As the visits continue, it is normal that they are shorter but no less thorough. Most women will have visits that roughly follow a basic plan, with variations that are customized to the patient, any conditions or complications that arise. The most important thing that needs to occur between a midwife and her client is the establishment of rapport. Having a good rapport with the midwife, allows the woman to open up about what is concerning her, whether it’s physical or emotional, but also allows the midwife to discuss things that may be quite confronting or awkward. For example, not every woman will have planned her pregnancy, and so therefore, there can be fear and apprehension about whether she wants to keep the pregnancy or not. Being able to relax means the woman may reveal more about herself than she realizes, such as her general appearance (Dressed appropriately? Does her hair look dull or dry?) or even for signs of skin changes such as chloasma,...
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...her clinician. The IUD contains copper that keep sperm from joining the egg. However, not affective against sexually transmitted infection, it is considered 99.2-99.8% effective against pregnancy. There are currently two different IUD’s available at Planned Parenthood, one is ParaGard (copper IUD) that can be left in place for up to 12 years, the other is Mirena (hormone based IUD) which can be left in place for five years. Progestin-only methods use a hormone similar to the progesterone made by a woman’s ovaries to prevent ovulation, thicken the cervical mucus to prevent sperm from joining an egg, and may also prevent a fertilized egg from attaching to...
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...How Teen Pregnancy Can Effect Teens I. Introductory Paragraph A. Thesis Statement- The socioeconomic impact of teen pregnancy causes a never ending cycle of ignorance and poverty, as well as continuing the lack of family and societal support structures that are necessary to build a productive life. 1. Transition Sentence II. Causes of Teen Pregnancy A. Lack of a Good Education 1. Reasons for Lack of Educationa. Discomfort b. Fear That It Will Encourage Sexual Activity c. Uncertainty About When to Educate 2. Results a. Unprotected Sex b. Misuse of Protection c. People Believe Myths d. People Aren't Aware of Consqences B. Increased Sexual Activity In Teens 1. Reasons for Increased Sexual Activity a. Peer Pressure b. Teens Not Understanding the Significance of Sex C. Transition Sentence III. Why Teen Pregnancy is a Cause for Concern A. Negative Mental/Psychological Effects 1. Effects on Child a. Child Is At Higher Risk of Having Behavioral Problem 2. Effects on Mother a. Initial Excitement b. Fear c. Confusion d. Resentment e. Frustration f. Depression B. Negative Physical Effects 1. Effects on Mother a. Higher Risk for Anemia b. Higher Risk forPregnancy Induced Hypertension c. Higher Risk for Higher Blood Pressure d. Higher Risk for Cervical Cancer e. Higher Risk for Miscarriage 2. Effects on Child a. Higher Risk for Fetal Distress b. Higher Risk for SIDS (Sudden Infant Deaths Syndrome) c. Higher Risk of Being Born Prematurely d. Higher Risk of Delayed Development e. Higher Risk...
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...believed that alcohol, drugs, or chemicals never cause birth defects (with a mean of 2.95 and 2.36 to each ethnic group respectively). For the Caucasians, they relate birth defects more on the use or exposure to drugs or alcohol while pregnant, breathing or in contact with chemicals, and inheriting chromosomes from parents. For the African American women, behavior during the pregnancy period will greatly affect occurrence of birth defects. They believe that birth defects happen if during pregnancy, the pregnant woman worry about loved one with a disorder, eats the wrong food, watches horror movies, looks at animals, think bad thoughts, worry or felt scared, or, exposed to lunar eclipse. Furthermore, they relate birth defects on casting an evil eye or a spell to a pregnant woman, or god is punishing the parents for the sins they committed. Also, movement of wind or cold air through the pregnant woman’s body, disharmony of the fetus, and handling scissors during pregnancy are other health beliefs they also relate. However, the study showed that African Americans and Hispanics both agree that intercourse during pregnancy is attributed to birth defects, as well (Cohen et.al,...
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...This is intended as a guide and not all inclusive. The material for OB Exam 1 will be over Chapters 9,10, 11, 12, 19, 20 in your textbook. Chapter 9 1. Intimate Partner Violence- the actual or threatened physical or sexual violence or psychological/emotional abuse. It includes threats of physical or sexual violence when the threat is used to CONTROL a person’s actions a. Incidence pg. 215 b. Definitions c. Characteristics pg. 216 d. Types of Abuse/Violence pg. 217- emotional, physical, financial and sexual e. The Cycle of Violence- box 9.1 pg. 217; pg. 216-217 paragraph i. Phase 1- Tension building ii. Phase 2- Acute battering iii. Phase 3- Honeymoon f. Myths and Facts About Intimate Partner Violence- pg. 217-218; Table 9.1 pg. 218 g. Victims/Abuser Profiles pg. 217-218 h. How Intimate Partner Violence affects Pregnant Women pg.218-219 i. Nursing Care and Management (p. 220-225) j. Sexual Violence and Abuse pg. 225 iv. Terms- pt. 225 - sexual abuse, incest, rape, female genital mutilation, human trafficking v. Myths and Facts about Rape Table- ph. 227 Table 9.2 vi. Nursing Management and Teaching needed Chapter 10 2. Fetal Development k. Stages-pg. 238- preembryonic (fertilization through the second week) , embryonic (end of the second week through the eighth week), and fetal (end of eighth week until birth) l. Vocabulary ...
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...I. INTRODUCTION POST – PARTUM COMPLICATIONS The postpartum period is the time immediately after a woman delivers her baby. It is the time when the mother's body is changing back to the non-pregnant state. It lasts approximately 6 weeks or until the reproductive organs return to normal size. During the postpartum period, a woman can expect a variety of symptoms ranging from physical discomfort to emotional upsets. Feeling overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for an infant is a normal postpartum symptom. Other emotions may include sadness, feeling helpless, and a "let down" feeling. Discomfort in the perineum (area between the rectum and vagina) is expected and may cause difficulty with sitting or walking. It is common for the breasts to be swollen and painful. The new mother may feel tired, experience hot flashes and sweating, and may be constipated. A woman may also have a reduced interest in sex for up to 6 months after childbirth. All these symptoms are normal, a temporary reaction to childbirth. II. GENERAL DATA Hospital: Bicol Regional Training And Teaching Hospital (BRTTH) Ward: Ob Ward Patients Name: Mahilum, Joaniel Marie Address: Basud, Guinobatan Albay Age: 20 years old Sex: Female Civil Status: Single Date of Admission: January 15, 2012 – 07:30am Admitting Physician: Karen P. Diaz M.D. Attending Physician: Dr. Torella LMP: April 16, 2011 Admission Diagnosis: PU...
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... who may have questions, but feel awkward and embarrassed about speaking up. However uncomfortable it may be, sexual education is an important discussion we need to have as a nation. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 1 out of 5 teens have intercourse before age 15 and more than 50% have had oral sex by the same age. Looking past our discomfort and personal beliefs, we can clearly see: there are a striking amount of American teens become sexually active. In spite of this, the American educational system is not taking the necessary steps to ensure that teenagers completely understand being sexually active and all its moral implications. The...
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