There are many options available during pregnancy, so why would the mother want to choose a midwife? Midwifery is a natural approach to labor and delivery that offers a less intrusive kind of birthing environment, more birthing options, and midwives are able to accommodate the specific needs and wants of the mother. When a person has the correct information from a credible source regarding what a midwife really entails, the answer will be easy to decide. To get the correct information needed about
Holly Spangler Ms. Mills English 12 CB 2 April 2015 Nurse Midwife They say home is where the heart is. Have you ever wanted your doctor to come see you at your home? Instead of going out to the doctor’s office where you could catch something worse than what you already have. If you’re a female then you should contact a midwife. A midwife is a primary health care provider for women throughout their lifespan. This means that midwives preform physical exams, prescribe medications including contraceptive
Module 6 – Childbirth controversies: Homebirth and Caesarean section This paper is an evaluation of philosophical and sociological underpinnings within Australian maternity services. The information was researched from observational studies of six articles connected to the medicalisation of childbirth that is associated with low risk pregnant women. The objective for this paper is to review key theoretical arguments related to the reference of homebirth and midwifery services and against barriers
However, this can cause instability of the ligaments and muscles due to stress, leading to pain in the lower back and pelvis (Olsen et al., 2009). The pathogenic mechanisms leading to the development of LBPP remain poorly understood. However, ongoing research is advancing the understanding on the pathophysiology and many explanations have been advocated. Studies suggest that low back pain is commonly caused by disorders of the vertebrae and intervertebral joints, back muscles and ligaments, and spinal
Research Methods and Methodologies for Midwifery Practice The aim of this research assignment is to demonstrate the ability to critically appraise two pieces of research evidence which relates to midwifery and use the evidence to make recommendations for change to improve the quality of care. The topic that has been chosen is what is the best management to prevent perineal trauma during labour and the long term effects perineal trauma has on women. In particular the “Hands Off or Hands On” (HOOP)
teaching students about other cultural traditions in addition to their own. Searle summarizes the main principles of what he calls "metaphysical realism" or the "Western Rationalistic Tradition" as follows: Knowledge is typically of a mind-independent reality. It is expressed in a public language, it contains true propositions — these propositions are true because they accurately represent that reality — and knowledge is arrived at by applying, and is subject to, constraints of rationality and
Introduction Sexual and reproductive health deals with the state of complete physical, mental and social well being, not just the absence of disease or infrimity. The article points out that there needs to be a social impact on sexual and reproductive health services and for policy makers to be aware of these things so their can be funding for these programs and public education about it too. The reason why this is an interesting topic is because each society around the world has different groups
Dietician Assessment What is a dietician? The role of a dietician consists of them using their understanding of nutrition and the science of the body to provide individuals with guidance on how to lead a healthy lifestyle. By advising their patients, they also prevent them from getting fatal diseases or illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes. What do they do? Dieticians promote the well-being of others to insure that they have fit health. They apply their knowledge of nutrition in their
(Cowen & Maisano, 2013). Also, health care now is faced with the challenge of the new influx of patients suddenly insured by the ACA who never sought treatment before, but are now seeking primary care physicians. Encouraging nurses to gain new independent roles seems to be the government’s response in delivering a more cost effective and efficient way of dealing with this health care crisis we face. With the advanced
Nursing Advance Practice Nursing: Nurse Anesthetist Certified registered nurse anesthetists are advanced practice nurses who are certified and specialized in the administration of anesthesia (“Position description,” 2014). CRNAs make their own independent decisions and judgments regarding the application of anesthesia, and, in most states, physician supervision of CRNAs is not required (“Legal issues,” 2010). The profession was introduced to the United States during the