Why Prenatal Care Is Important

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.

Years later planned parenthood and it associations fought the Hyde amendment which prevented poor women from using federal funded health insurance for abortions. Despite this the Hyde Amendment pass within a year a Latin woman by the name of Rosie Jimenez was the first woman to die because of the Hyde amendment. The amendment made it imposable for her to afford a save abortion the cheap one she could afford cost her, her life. Working for planned parenthood has become a very dangerous job since Roe Vs Wade there have been eleven murders and 12 attempted murders and hundreds of death threats to the point where some of the workers have taken to wearing bullet proof vest while working in abortion clinics. The overall goals is to establish what

There are many expecting mothers in our society that are very unware of what steps to take to ensure that they maintain a healthy environment for the developing fetus. In the case of Tano and Lonita, they are a couple of struggling immigrants who are working hard to get by. Unfortunately for them are some resources that are not made available to them due to socioeconomic status. However, there are many steps they can talk in order to eliminate the risks of a low birth weight, or preterm labor. One step would be to attend a comprehensive prenatal care program that are known to improve birth outcomes in situations such as Lonita’s. Another way would be for Tano to become more involved with Lonita and keep a strong bonded and caring relationship between them. The last solution would be to apply for government aid programs to improve financial situations.

The right of every human to a standard of living that ensures health and wellbeing independently of race, religion, geographic location, social status, and political views , is often viewed as a way of guaranteeing individual dignity and development (United Nations).

During the early 1900’s, the healthcare system for families in rural areas was virtually nonexistent. Mary Breckinridge noticed a need for more healthcare access in these areas, which led her to create the Frontier Nursing Service (FNS). Through her work, Breckinridge was able to provide thousands of families with the healthcare that they needed, while also bringing an entirely new field of study to the United States. What led her to believe the United States needed a change? What impact did her work have on the United States, and is it still relevant today? We will be looking at the significant impact that Mary Breckinridge made to the field of nursing and to the overall healthcare system of the United States.

Jaclyn is 23 years old single African American mother who has her four year old son enroll at Berean Head Start Centers, one of the programs under the umbrella of Total Community Action, INC of New Orleans. One of the requirements is that families who have children enroll at any of the Head Start or Early Start Programs parents are to meet with the Social Worker or the Family Service Worker to complete a Partnership Agreement. The Partnership Agreement is to help families set reachable goals in an attempt to enrich their future and provide a better quality of life for them and their children. Jaclyn came into the center to update her partnership agreement; during this interview we learn that she had been to the doctor that morning, when the she was told by her doctor that she is four months pregnant with her second child. Jaclyn “stated she is not ready to have another baby at this time”, however her son always asks her when he is going to have a brother or sister to play with. Jaclyn also revealed she has gained excessive weight and have been diagnosed with hypertension, “Jaclyn stated she is experiencing bad headache during the day when she is working, and she is not sure how long she will able to work with these bad headache”. Recently Jaclyn’s mother has been bringing her grandson to school. I inquired about Jaclyn; “she stated Jaclyn is in on bed rest, with complication in her pregnancy”.

The hallmark of a successful pregnancy and delivery of a healthy baby relies on maternal access to prenatal care services. Prenatal care involves all healthcare services provided to moms that promote the health and wellness of mom and baby during her pregnancy (Lowdermilk, 2012). However, health disparities, low social economic status and the lack of prenatal care awareness continue to prevent access to care to many individuals and families within Southeastern Pennsylvania (Edmonds, Mogul & Shea, 20015). Thus, the Maternal Care Coalition, MCC, was established to focus on providing low-income mom’s and families within Southeastern prenatal and postpartum care and support services. Their mission is to “improve maternal and child health and well-being

The article shows a correlation between the lack of prenatal care with infant mortality, and inadequate prenatal care with low birth-weight. Additionally, White women who delivered on a private service and received inadequate prenatal care experienced only slightly risk of low birth-weight. On the other hand, White and Black women who delivered on general service and received inadequate prenatal care experienced significantly higher risk of low birth-weight.

Regardless of the amount of alcohol consumed during pregnancy infants are in jeopardy of lifelong disabilities if better choices are not made. Devastatingly, this completely preventable condition is left at the mother’s discretion and lies solely on the patient’s education regarding alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Informing pregnant women (or even women who are interested in family planning) of the potential risk factors for their future child will ultimately lead to better decisions during prenatal

According to Shi and Singh (2012), in the United States, working people earning low wages are the most disenfranchised because most are not eligible for public benefits and cannot afford premium cost sharing. (p. 7) The purpose of this phenomenological study is to understand how mother’s experiences shape their perspectives when seeking prenatal care, medical and social services. Previous studies demonstrate that the lack of health care insurance leads to numerous unmet health care needs such as delaying medical care and having a health problem and not seeking medical care. (Collins, Doty, Robertson & Garber, 2011)

According to the information given by SuperTracker regarding Pam’s diet, she is clearly deficient in vitamins and minerals that are essential during pregnancy. These vitamins and minerals play a crucial role in fetal development and keeping her weight within healthy ranges. A few adjustments to Pam’s lifestyle could go a long way in transforming her body into an ideal one for childbearing.

Many Christians could come to the conclusion that prenatal screening in pregnancy can cause you to say the words “It is bad that you exist!” I personally don't believe in this saying, but the question is why and what makes them think this way? It's the concept that now we are turning a tentative commitment for mothers into one that is more conditional. We are pushing off the natural attachment that occurs while the baby is still inside the mother until we see if the baby is to our standards, then we make the decision to keep the baby or not. As well as the overuse of the test in everyday life, which really was originated to test Rh factor in blood for the mother and baby. The overuse of this test can lead to severe problems in which people

According to Shi & Singh (2015), physical health status is often interpreted through morbidity and mortality rates. High maternal mortality rates have raised concerns regarding health care for women worldwide. In response to startling statistics, attention has been drawn to identify weaknesses within healthcare systems. Pinpointing the deficiencies and intervening with appropriate interventions will promote safe maternal care. Policies and initiatives have been created to compound the rising maternal mortality rates, and improve care for the maternal population.

Everyone alive right now will either give birth or has seen or heard about someone giving birth at some point in their life. Now think, with over 7 billion people in the world and about 350,000 babies being born every day, how many of those babies received adequate prenatal care. Due to the rising cost of medical care, especially in America, the cost of having a baby has gone through the roof. The extensive care a baby needs to grow and develop properly while in the womb can cost thousands of dollars. Prenatal care, such as prenatal vitamins, physical exams, lab work, and prenatal tests, should be free and available to women who cannot afford them and would not be able to provide these services for their babies otherwise. These services should

Preterm Birth is one of the most important and interesting topics to any prospective parent. One of the reasons is because it happens so often and unexpectedly. Preterm Birth has become a personal interest in research simply because it has made a tremendous impact in my life. Having a Preterm Birth has taught me lots of things, such as, to grow as a person and as a mother, to see things from a different perspective, to get up, continue with my life, and perhaps to learn how to say “good bye” to a little one without even saying “hello.” For all the reasons above, there are some questions I would like to address: Why do preterm births happen and how can it be prevented? What kind of help is offered to parents and family members who go through the process of having a preterm birth? How effective and relevant is that help?