Victoria 's Midwife Processed The Referral

1990 - Infant Health and Development Programme, helps to teach maternal mothers the importance of proper diet to low-weight newborns. This brings light to the connection between proper physical and mental health.

According to nspcc (2017) "A referral is a appeal from a member of the public or a professional to the local authority child protection team or the police to intervene to support or protect a child." For a referral to be done correctly there are steps to follow , for example if a professional has concerns about a child's welfare , He/she must discuss with manager and / or agency's nominated safeguarding advisor including consideration of seeking parental consent .

Since the beginning of time, the birth of a baby was a sign of a new life, and within today’s society, many of those lives start within a hospital with the assistance of different medical staff. Now, every family and parent is different in regards to the upbringing of their future child well before their birth, and in order to protect and support this idea; different programs were established within Canada. The Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program which was established in 1995 can be considered one, as they work to provide support to the health and wellbeing of pregnant women within different communities. Within their program some prominent goals mentioned are: to improve maternal-infant health, increase birth weight rate, and promote breastfeeding

Her OB/GYN referred Jane to a nutrition counselor because of her lab result came back resulting her as a severely anemic. Anemic is a deficiency in red blood cells, if she was to get a small cut, she can bleed out quickly. Since she is qualified for WIC program sue to her last pregnancy and her child is still on bottled formula, her nutrition need is going to change because of her health. In order for her to stay healthy and provide blood supply to the fetus while pregnant her calorie intake is going to be higher than normal. The meals are going to be descent not huge meals and just small snacks in between just in case that she is not going to be nauseous or getting sick. She will need a workout plan as well to her meal

The doctors placed her on a medically prescribed diet. Later both children were given physician approved vegetarian diets.

The nurse recognizes that what information in the client's history supports a diagnosis of gestational diabetes?

The exclusion criteria included BMI below 25%, those currently pregnant or nursing, a loss of ten pounds or more within the last month, and those with identified medical issues and unable to obtain medical approval. In addition, a delay of one allowed the subjects to obtain required medical clearance. Failing to acquire medical approval, eight women could not participate in this study. Four others had difficulties committing to the time. This dictated the sample size.

Within Victoria there are multiple models of maternity care available to women. An initial discussion with the woman’s treating GP during the early stages of her pregnancy is critical in her decision-making about which model of care she will choose and this key discussion is essential in allowing a woman to make the first of many informed decisions throughout her pregnancy. According to a survey conducted by Stevens et al. (2010) only 43% of women felt ‘they were not supported to maintain up-to-date knowledge on models of care, and most reported that model of care referrals were influenced by whether women had private health insurance coverage.’ Many elements of these models of care differ: from location of care, degree of caregiver continuity, rates of intervention and maternal and infant health, outcomes access to medical procedure, and philosophical orientation such as natural or medical (Stevens, Thompson, Kruske, Watson, & Miller, 2014). According to the World Health Organization (1985) and Commonwealth of Australia (2008) there is a recognition that ‘85% of pregnant women are capable of giving birth safely with minimal intervention with the remaining 15% at potential risk of medical complications’ (McIntyre & Francis, 2012).

Obesity in pregnant women is a global concern. In The United States, obesity is a critical public health issue—one in every three women is obese (Masho, et al). This issue becomes crucial in the context that 36% of pregnant women in the United States are obese (Shub, et al). Studies show a strong association between maternal obesity and health risks during pregnancy and labor. In addition, a disconnect in perception and awareness exists such that most obese pregnant women who gain weight during pregnancy underestimate their Body Mass Index (BMI); and also have poor knowledge about the risk associated with obesity.

The student met with the family at their home for the third meeting, where they were provided with educational information on esotropia. A conversation ensued about the adaption of children with Esotropia to school and their ability to function normally without any delays. Being a teacher, this was a great concern to R.M., and he expressed the most concern. During the third meeting with the family, the risks of repeated Caesarean sections were also discussed in detail. The student was able to address the concerns and C.M. and provide realistic information to her. The risks with repeat C-sections go up with each additional C-section, and since C.M.’s first delivery was an emergency C-section, the family discussed with the nursing student the concern of having future children. The student nurse and family also discussed transitional changes that a growing family may experience, including issues of having a girl, and proper nutrition techniques. The student provided the family with nutritional information from Gerber, including how to transition to more solid foods when the time comes. The student used the information as a guide to suggest ways that the family could implement these strategies, especially with the upcoming C-section and subsequent birth of their

The dietician will do teachings regarding food choices that are good for her consumption based on her health status while putting to mind that it will be difficult adhere to a low sodium diet, especially for a person that enjoys eating out. Ms. B.T. has to adhere to her low-sodium diet as well as eating nutritional dense food with vitamin A, C and other vitamins and minerals to prevent

I was born to a father with the history of Diabetic mellitus and on my mother’s side; there is a history of High Blood Pressure. Although my father is not diabetic, my mother has been diagnosed with blood pressure. Blood pressure has been a steady disease in my household which has affected four out my five uncles. In 2010, after a seven year long battle with infertility, I was diagnosed with High Blood Pressure which I was given medication for and shortly thereafter, I had a son after my aggressive treatment. Ever since, I have always link most diseases with food intake and I strongly believe that my nutrition and my health work hand in hand. According to Grodner, Roth &Walkingshaw (2012),

Foods and their nutrients are essential to life. In the beginning years of life an infant’s nutritional health depends on the family unit. Parents must have knowledge of the changing food needs of the child and must also have sufficient resources to provide food, shelter, and clothing for the family. Equally important, parents create the cultural and psychological environment that influences the

The paper will examine and appraise a teaching session that I planned and implemented as a nursing student on a cardiology ward, in the form of a reflection what? So what? Now what? (Bortons, 1970). The aim of the teaching session is to provide up to date and relevant information to enable individuals to make an informed choices on there nutritional intake.

Some women become "promise makers" during their pregnancies, and they broadcast to all within hearing distance that they will lose the extra pounds as soon after the birth of the baby. The "tomorrow promise maker" and the "Monday promise makers", dieters with whom most people remain familiar with and whose excuses they know, cannot keep their promises. The "promise makers" always start their diets tomorrow, after one last, scrumptious dinner--their favorite meal of course! The "Monday promise maker" can last through lunch, but by dinner he or she cannot take their hunger pains any longer. They decide there always remains another Monday, furthermore, they eat all week, like a bear preparing for winter hibernation, in preparation for their Monday fast. Friends and relatives, not fooled by the "promise maker" but saddened that their attempts at weight loss remain unsuccessful, lose faith in the “promise maker” and see nothing but heartache ahead.