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The use of music for therapy has been seen to exist for almost as long as the start of therapy itself. At around 400 B.C., Hippocrates, a Greek physician known for his tremendous contributions to modern medicine, was shown to be the first human to use music as a way to therapeutically treat mental patients. Since then, records of other civilizations such as the Egyptians, Arabians, and even the Native Americans show signs of the use of music in medicine. This form of therapy was said to help align

Teen pregnancy is becoming more of an issue in young Americans nowadays as we are the generation starting this we must attempt to slow down the process. Pregnancy is the period from conception to birth. After the egg is fertilized by a sperm and then implanted in the lining of the uterus later developing into a placenta and embryo to become a fetus and grow (the free dictionary). The miracle of life; teens seem to be experiencing this way to early on in life; Statistics show that in 2013 a total

In this essay the writer will outline the possible reasons for premature birth, how it could be prevented by both the mother and health care professionals, as well as the possible health outcomes of a baby that has been born prematurely. This includes both short and long term health complications and the possibility of developing mental or physical disabilities . Finally the writer will look at the costs associated with the care of premature babies that is funded by the National Health Service (NHS)

In a case where a pregnant woman is involved in a crash or an accident which leaves her brain dead, it is rare that her wishes are known involving what she would want in this type of situation. If the mother 's wishes are unknown, the care plan would then be left to the family to decide. It should be the family’s choice on whether or not to keep the mother on life support or not until the baby can be delivered. If the hospital does not allow the family to make this choice, it may make the situation

Research methods and outcomes for Australian Indigenous preterm births Introduction: It is the responsibility of Health Care Practitioners to stay abreast of the latest research, while enhancing research skills, ensuring the most current evidence-based information guaranteeing the highest level of care. This paper will explore the development of research techniques and the tools available to establish the factors that increase the risk of preterm birth amongst the Indigenous women of Australia

FETAL BRAIN DEVELOPMENT AND THE PRETERM INFANT 2 NORMAL FETAL BRAIN DEVELOPMENT Embryonic brain development begins a few weeks after conception through the processes known as gastrulation and neurulation (Gilbert, 2000). During gastrulation the embryo changes from a simple group of cells to a multi-layered organism. Three germ layers are formed during this process: the endoderm, mesoderm, and ectoderm (Gilbert, 2000). The endoderm is the most inner layer and forms the lining of internal

The Efficacy of Massage Therapy on Preterm Infants Taryn L. Metz Winona State University The Efficacy of Massage Therapy on Premature Infants According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2013) 500,000 infants are affected by preterm births each year. A preterm infant is born prior to 37 weeks’ of their gestational age (Smith, 2012) and can be classified as very premature (less than 32 weeks’ gestation), premature (born between 32 and 34 weeks’ gestation) or late premature

Premature birth is the act of ending a pregnancy by the causing the demise of the human hatchling. In 1973, premature birth was authorized in the Unified States on account of the well known court instance of Roe versus Swim. Roe was a solitary and pregnant lady who was doing combating the territory of Texas where the law verbalized she was not endorsed to have a fetus removal. Roe had won the case and fetus removal was sanctioned. Despite the fact that a large number of premature births have been

There are currently numerous advancements happening in neonatal care. Deaths among toddlers have dropped, there are more technological advancements now than ever before, with even more progress happening. 1 in every 8 babies born are premature. The number one reason that newborns die is due to being born premature. The invention of incubator was not made until 1891 (The History of Neonatal Intensive Care Units Timeline). This was the beginning of Neonatal Intensive Care, and could save babies that

Premature birth; as characterized by Merriam-Webster word reference may be, "the end of a pregnancy after, joined by, bringing about, or nearly taken after by the passing of the incipient organism or hatchling. This is the meaning of fetus removal of which I will survey its moral status. After Roe versus Swim, the Supreme Court at the same time chose that ladies have the privilege of security under the fourteenth amendment; making it adequate to prematurely end a pregnancy inside the primary trimester