Multiple Regression Affects Baby's Development

This case study will be based on a case holding experience, focusing on the effect that a raised body mass index (BMI) has on a woman. This essay will discuss and critically evaluate the relevant professional issues, psychosocial factors and the role of health and public health strategies, as well as integrate the evidence that supports it. This case study will focus on the care of a primiparous woman. In order to respect her right to privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of her care, and in accordance with the NMC code, she will be referred to under the pseudonym of “Emma” (Nursing and Midwifery Council,

In our time period, there is a significant increase in the average body index in all age groups and most commonly with the women who are entering their reproduction age. According to the article, “Weight Gain During Pregnancy”, a normal weighted gravida, or pregnant woman, has BMI of 18.5–24.9 Kg/m2, over-weight gravida has BMI of 25–29.9 Kg/m2, and obese gravida has BMI of 30 and greater Kg/m2. Obese pregnant women face many critical health risks compare to normal weight pregnant women. In the study “Maternal Obesity a Global Health Problem and Its Implications on Maternal and Fetal Health”, by Hashmi and his colleagues, they aimed to find out if obese women were at greater risk of having adverse reproductive outcomes compared to women with a normal BMI. By using

Group members are struggling with the many facets of having a NICU baby. This session will deal with some of the very common issues. Parents of NICU babies are often worried about how slowly their child may be progressing in comparison to other babies. This session the group will work through some of those progressions and regressions and help the parents to cope with this. Parents are sitting in the NICU for hours, watching other babies do things that their baby is not doing. However, this session will help show the parents that they are all doing this. Every parent in the group has likely been the parent on either end of that frustration/joy. Regression can be hard for parents and does happen often during a NICU stay. Group members may show some reluctant to talk about their child’s set-backs. They may be discouraged by them. Parents have a strong desire to know when their child will be discharged from the hospital. This can cause them to become upset when that does not happen (Pepler et. Al, 2012).

Multiple antenatal, antepartum, and postpartum challenges are incurred with a BMI of > 45. Miscarriage is at an increased risk among women with elevated BMI as well as prevalence of GDM and preexisting diabetes. First trimester screening for previously unrecognized diabetes with an early glucose screening is recommended. Obese women have an increased risk for hypertensive disorders as well as preeclampsia. It is not clear whether low-dose aspirin therapy is effective in reducing the likelihood of developing preeclampsia among women with an elevated BMI; however, low-dose aspirin is low-risk and therefore, can help decrease the risk for preeclampsia among women with moderate to high risk of developing the disease. Obstructive sleep apnea may be precipitated or exacerbated during pregnancy and may increase the risk of preeclampsia and GDM. Women who are obese have an increased risk for preterm birth. Maternal obesity is also associated with an increase in absolute rate of congenital anomalies. In addition, congenital anomalies are often more difficult to detect by prenatal ultrasound given acoustic limitations. (Detection decreases by 20%) Finally, there is an increased risk of dysfunctional labor in addition to complications that are incurred should an operative delivery be required. Weight gain goals recommended in obesity are 10-15 lb. Unfortunately, weight loss during pregnancy is not recommended. Serial surveillance

When thinking of public health in regards specifically to obesity, a study into maternal obesity and the long-term health of the offspring, found that ‘maternal obesity has been associated with a number of long-term adverse health outcomes in the offspring, including lifelong risk of obesity and metabolic dysregulation with increased insulin resistance, hypertension and dyslipidaemia, as well as behavioural problems and risk of asthma’ (O’Reilly et al, 2012:1), this highlights to us the implications not just to mother, but the long term effects to her child.

Low Birthweight: a baby born weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces is considered as with low birthweight two main reasons are responsible for a birth of baby with low birthweight: premature birth and fetal growth restriction. Other medical risk factors leading to the low birthweight include: preterm labor, chronic health conditions, infections, problems with the placenta, not gaining enough weight during pregnancy and having a low birthweight infant in the past. Along with medical risk factors there are other risk factors of everyday life associated with low birthweight newborn: smoking, drinking alcohol, drug abuse, little or no education, low income or being unemployed (March of Dimes,

The main purpose of this assessment is to guarantee a healthy baby, with low risk to Angie’s health. At present Angie weigh’s 177.5 lbs. and her height is 5’5”, this puts her BMI at 30 she is classified as being obese (Grosvenor & Smolin, 2015, p. 292). She is currently experiencing some complications at this stage in her pregnancy. Additionally she desires to keep her weight in line with the recommended weight gain guidelines for pregnant women which are about 11-20 lbs., during her entire nine months of pregnancy (Grosvenor & Smolin, 2015, p. 369).

The prevalence of low birth weight by different characteristics of mothers and births is shown in Table 2. The higher prevalence of low birth weight was among black women, which was (OR= 2.70%, 95% CI [2.45-2.95]) and lowest prevalence of low birth weight babies were among white women, which were (OR=1.30%, 95% CI [1.21-1.39]). The youngest age group (19

Hospital management also expressed their interest in exploring whether the birthweight of a child could be predicted through the use of a multiple-regression model. This could assist staff in predicting which infants may be at risk of being born at a low birthweight. To do this, a multiple-regression can be derived from the sample data provided, which will assume the form;

The first need identified for this family was adequate nutrition and physical fitness, especially for MG as she travels and is in her second trimester of pregnancy and because both JG and MG have a family history of diabetes and heart disease. For women with a normal BMI prior to pregnancy, they should gain one to four pounds during the first trimester, then two to four pounds per month during the second and third trimesters (ChooseMyPlate, 2015). MG’s pre-pregnancy BMI was 27, which indicates she was overweight and should not gain as much weight during pregnancy as someone who had a healthy pre-pregnancy BMI. Because of her BMI, it is recommended that MG only gain 15-25 pounds during her pregnancy (Mayo Clinic, 2014). While “eating for two” is a common excuse to overindulge in pregnancy cravings, only an extra 150-200 calories are needed each day (Mayo Clinic, 2014). MyPlate is a program by the United States Department of Agriculture developed to serve as a guide for creating balanced meals. For men and women in the 31-50 year old range, the USDA recommends 1.5 to 2 cups of fruit, 2.5-3 cups of vegetables, 6-7 ounces of grains, 5-6 ounces of protein, 3 cups of dairy, and 5-6 teaspoons of oils daily (ChooseMyPlate, 2016). The couple has internet access at their home so the student nurse encouraged them to try recipes from Pinterest and ChooseMyPlate.gov

The nine months of pregnancy are the most important in a woman's life. Changing your lifestyle to a healthier one is important because the unborn child's health relies heavily on what the mother consumes and does. Every aspect of the baby from the food it eats, to growth and development are all dependent on the mother. This implies that to avoid any risk in the growth and development of the foetus; the mother-to-be needs to change to a healthier lifestyle,

For now lets discuss how nutrition plays a role in our lives before birth and how our parents nutritional values factor into our lives just as their parents nutrition factor into their lives. Women who start off pregnancy overweight are already predisposing the future adult to obesity and diabetes(1). When a fetus experiences large amounts of glucose and large amounts of insulin, the result will be a higher birth weight, or more fat per child (1). Studies suggest that if a future mother has poor health at a young age it will affect the health of the next generation (4). This idea later became known as the “intergenerational hypothesis”, factors such as the mother's height, health, weight, and environment in which the mother grew up in are all good indicators of the future status of the unborn fetus

Obesity has become a world-wide epidemic that affects every country and gender that exists. Obesity can result from poor nutrition, insufficient amount of exercise, or a lack of knowledge on how to care for one’s body. In general, many women suffer from being overweight. The article I read explains how some women, no matter what ethnicity, suffer from being considered over- weight during pregnancy. The article goes into further detail to explain how women feel about gaining weight while pregnant, what they believe to be considered healthy or unhealthy, and how they feel about their healthcare provider’s service to them while being pregnant. The articles states, “In the United Stated, 35.8% of reproductive age women (20-39)

If you're curious about what your child's size would be when he or she comes out after your pregnancy; then factors like your weight could apparently determine it, as well as your blood pressure's condition. In an article published by The Guardian, this research addresses the many factors that women could determine the size of their baby and it is not limited to when they

Infant development is greatly influenced by the environment which the infant grows in. Some important environment factors are the economic circumstances, cultural values, family structure, etc. These types of environmental factors can shift how the infant develops, and if certain milestones are achieved earlier or later. The environment has more of an impact on the infant than people may think it does.