Pregnancy is typically a joyful time for any couple; they are bringing a baby into this constantly changing world. However, during pregnancy, a mother can have several questions, thoughts, and concerns racing through her mind regarding the baby she is carrying. All of this can be simply summed up with a single, overarching question: will the baby be healthy? In today’s technologically advanced world, doctors have the ability of running numerous tests to check the development of the fetus throughout the nine months of the pregnancy. Before a baby is born, the mother can be informed of any worries she may have. Including finding out if her child is growing at a suitable rate, if her child will have down syndrome or any other abnormalities that might make the child’s life unique where special accommodations may need to be made. As her pregnancy continues, she can check for anything that may run in her family. For example, if anyone in the couple’s immediate family, even if it is just one person, has Huntington disease, cystic fibrosis, or hemophilia, the doctor can run specific tests for those potential issues. Knowing whether a child will have a complication or is perfectly healthy can help the parents prepare for what is about to happen in a very short time frame. Once the baby is born, the mother can take any action necessary to aid her newborn baby. There are several different manners in which a mother can do this. One is to have him or her massaged. Massage therapy has
closeness with her newborn” (United Sates 3). With all of these proven health benefits, there is
The intention of this family paper was to visit and assess R.M., C.M., and their two sons, J.M. and G.M., and provide them with information to better their health or function as a family. An in home assessment was performed on R.M. and his family to evaluate the objective and subjective needs of the family. R.M., the husband, is 31 years old and is married to C.M., also 31 years old. They are a traditional nuclear family with two sons, J.M., 5 years old, and G.M., 2 years old. C.M. is currently 35 weeks pregnant (upon fourth home visit) with the couple’s first female child. C.M. has had two previous Caesarean sections, the first being an emergency
You should also choose your massage therapist carefully and make sure they’re trained specifically in prenatal massage practices and techniques.
The most significant thing I learned the author’s attempt to …The American is known for its claim of democracy, equality and freedom for its entire citizen. But I think these claims are the foundation of American’s independence and essentially it’s was entire history. But these claims are simply in history book. I think many white or other colors achieved equal democracy freedom. Meanwhile the African-American population in the unite state of America were exempt from these right directly or indirectly. The African- American was heavily oppressed by society. We can see through the reading that the cruelty of slavery and oppression was reached it final stage or peak in in the 19 century which bringing upon abolitionist movement. In fact, it
Prenatal care in the United States was not the way is today, there have been some improvements in regards to prenatal care. The number of pregnant women who received prenatal care has increased over the past 75 years (Zolotor and Carlough, 2014). Today, medical providers deliver more integrated services, which includes evidence-based screening, counseling, medical care, and psychosocial support.
believe their child's life may have meaning or purpose they do not yet understand. They believe they
The nurse must be mindful of each intervention initiated and the possible benefits of the intervention against its potential harmful effects for both mother and fetus. Not providing basic comfort measures for the mother can cause serious physical and emotional problems and could lead to possible fatigue and feelings of failure from the mother. The priority of this nursing intervention is to provide the mother and fetus with the least discomfort as possible and
Providing continuous physical and emotional support during labour can reducing maternal fear, stress, and anxiety and protect physiological birth (Steen, 2012). Research shows that fear and anxiety during labour and birth can be detrimental to physiological birth. An environment that women feel unsafe in may stimulate a surge of neuro-hormones that can influence both fetal and maternal physiology, causing irregularity of contractions, fetal distress and subsequent medical inteverntions (Fahy & Parratt, 2006). Conversly, maintaining an environment where women feel safe, protected and supported can facilitate favourable physiological performance (Fahy & Parratt, 2006). Midwives can do this by giving women one-on-one continuous support and placing her at the centre of care throughout childbirth (Steen, 2012). As observed in practice, by constantly reassuring the woman about her progress, her baby’s health and addressing any of her concerns, the midwife can provide a calm and relaxing environment that is conducive to the labouring woman (Buckley, 2015; Steen, 2012). The midwife worked with the woman, encouraging her throughout labour and birth by telling her that she was doing extremely well. The midwife also breathed in-tune with the woman while giving her a back massage, inducing a sense of comfort. The atmosphere was calm and this contributed to the woman garnering confidence in her ability to avoid medical pain relief. Downe (2008) noted that the positive impact of
Giving birth to a baby is the most amazing and miraculous experiences for parents and their loved ones. Every woman’s birth story is different and full of joy. Furthermore, the process from the moment a woman knows that she’s pregnant to being in the delivering room is very critical to both her and the newborn baby. Prenatal care is extremely important and it can impact greatly the quality of life of the baby. In this paper, the topic of giving birth will be discussed thoroughly by describing the stories of two mothers who gave birth in different decades and see how their prenatal cares are different from each other with correlation of the advancement of modern medicine between four decades.
Infant mortality is and has been an issue for a very long time. It can be defined as the rate of deaths that happen before a child’s first birthday (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013). A consequence of infant mortality is the mental health of the family that must deal with the death of a child; when one loses a child very early it can be difficult to cope with and the parents might develop depression. There are several risk factors for infant mortality, including congenital abnormalities, being born preterm, having a low birth weight, and lower socioeconomic status of the child’s family. Furthermore, a problem such as this is contingent upon access to health care; third-world countries and impoverished areas might have little to no access to health care, therefore, increasing the risk of complications with a pregnancy. A mother must have prenatal care to support good health for the baby.
“Loneliness breaks the spirit.” Proverb. Edgar Allen Poe was abandoned by his dad and orphaned when his mom died. Later, he had to leave school because his adopted dad wouldn’t pay for it, and both his adopted mom and wife died of the same illness. He faced a lot of death during his life, especially of the women he loved. The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe uses many of the gothic and romantic elements to tell a story of the effects of loneliness in an isolated setting; except Poe has the woman in distress become the ultimate avenger.
Prenatal care is widely accepted as an important element in improving pregnancy outcome. (Gorrie, McKinney, Murray, 1998). Prenatal care is defined as care of a pregnant woman during the time in the maternity cycle that begins with conception and ends with the onset of labor. A medical, surgical, gynecologic, obstretic, social and family history is taken (Mosby's Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary, 1998). It is important for a pregnant woman as well as our society to know that everything that you do has an effect on your baby. Because so many women opt not to receive the benefits of prenatal care, our society sees the ramification, which include a variety of complications primarily
Prenatal care is medical care for pregnant woman and is important for a healthy pregnancy. Its key components include regular checkups and prenatal testing, eating healthfully, exercising, and beginning as soon as one knows she is pregnant.
Birth of a child can be such a happy time, especially when the little one is very healthy. We all have seen the movies when a new child is born, some of us are lucky to see it first hand. Some of us do get goose bumps, me being one of them. It is just so exciting to see that little life come out of what has been in that big belly for nine months. We sometimes refer to the birth of a child as labor. If only it was as easy as the name sounds. However, it is not. There are three main stages in birth. The first stage is the longest stage that can last 12 to 14 hours with the first birth, and later births are shorter. Dilation and effacement of the cervix take place here. That is when the uterine contractions gradually become more frequent and
Geopolitics is a study of foreign policy to understand international politics and relations through various variables. A geopolitical environment refers to a region’s political circumstance while considering the nations ' geology, history, religion, culture, administrative structure, and financial circumstances. It is also applied to a single country’s political situation given their geographic realities or the environment of the entire continent.