review the literature on postpartum depression and how it relates to John Bowlby’s theory of attachment. Bowlby’s theory focuses on the attachment being an innate and that mothers and infants need to stay close with one another (McLeod, 2007). As an advanced practice nurse, being able to understand, diagnose and treat women with postpartum depression is important as if diagnosed early, it is a very treatable illness with positive outcomes. Keywords: John Bowlby’s Attachment Theory, Postpartum Depression
conditions have a high risk for many cognitive, neuromotor, and social-emotional issues. It is highly recommended to conduct a premature prompt developmental and therapeutic intervention minimizing neurodevelopmental risk. Over the years science has advanced the platforms of the NICU, increasing infant survival rate by the development of new machinery such as respirators, procedures, and daily physical therapy conducted by not just providing complex assignments of personalized care, but in addition to
through a blind pregnancy. By going through a blind pregnancy, the individuals would not be aware if their child is impacted by any genetic condition until they have been brought into the world. Genetic testing and Prenatal screening and who it is available for Genetic testing and prenatal screening are methods that have been available in the world of medicine for a long period of time. The two types of testing are offered as an option for future mothers during their pregnancies to provide them
more personal care for pregnant women. The problem with the current form of obstetrical care in the United States is the uncritical acceptance of an unscientific method: the routine use of interventionist obstetrics for healthy women with normal pregnancies in contrast to a midwifery model of care for pregnant women. Should the medical establishment and insurance companies accept midwifery, as a whole, for low-risk pregnant women? In order to answer this question one must examine the history of midwives
Imagine being midway through your pregnancy and still experiencing swelling your lower legs, constant weight gain and dull, throbbing migraine-like headaches that make it almost impossible to see anything. You can 't stand the smell of your favorite perfume or even your favorite food; your still nauseous and occasionally end up vomiting. Walking up the steps to your house makes you out of breath, and the baby seems to be laying directly in your ribs so abdominal and back pain is a constant reminder
non-Hispanic white children 30% more likely to have a diagnosis of ASD compared to black, non-Hispanic children, and 50% more likely compared to Hispanic children7. In addition, while the majority of parents have concerns before 36 months4, the median age of diagnosis is found to be 4 years6,7. While younger children may have symptoms of ASD, it is typically not recognized until they are older. This may be partly because although better screening tools allow clinicians to be more accurate and test
Pregnancy Long Case M.P is a 44 year old woman who presents at 39+5 gestation. Section 1 Task 1 Obstetric History Current Pregnancy History of Presenting Complaint Planned induction of labour on the 28/7/15 Gestational age of the fetus M.P’s first day of her last menstrual period (LMP) was the 20/11/2014. The estimated date of delivery (EDD) was determined using Naegele’s rule, which calculated EDD as the 27/8/15. This was refuted by an ultrasound at 8 weeks gestation to measure crown rump length
postnatal period, using a reflective cycle as a guide. The author will firstly discuss reflection and its implications in midwifery practice. Teekman (2000) states reflecting on one’s professional practice as self-empowering as it provides us with a look into personal understanding and control. It is believed that if us as midwives are given the opportunity to reflect upon our professional practice, that this will aid us in enhancing our professional practice and enable us to become better practitioners
was so. What is Autism? Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior. Before I started doing research on Autism is and what it looks like, my thought was that autism was autism and children with it fell under one umbrella, but I quickly came to find that was not true. According to folks at Autism Support of West Shore there are three types of autism spectrum disorder (2004). The
better outcome and ultimately decrease the death rates of the disease. As such, clinicians should pay close attention to the disease, learn the nuances of how to manage the disease and provide better care for patients and their families. This paper will look at the pathophysiology of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, how the disease is diagnosed, the recommended treatment options and also review and critique a research article that addresses the treatment options this disease. Background Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma