What is Preeclampsi Preeclampsia is the development of elevated blood pressure and protein in the urine after the 20th week of pregnancy. It may be associated with swelling of the face and hands. Types of: Causes and Risk Factors Return to top The exact cause of preeclampsia is not known. Many unproved theories of potential causes exist‚ including genetic‚ dietary‚ vascular (blood vessel)‚ and autoimmune factors. Preeclampsia occurs in approximately 8% of all pregnancies. Increased risk is associated
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BLEEDING DISORDERS OF LATE PREGNANCY PLACENTA PREVIA * placenta develops in the lower part of uterus versus the upper part * There are 3 degrees of previa: * Marginal – reaches within 3cm of cervical opening * Partial – placenta partially covers the cervical opening * Complete/ Total – completely covers opening * Observe bleeding during contraction Manifestations: * bright red‚ painless vaginal bleeding * risk of hemorrhage increases with nearing of labor *
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Midwifery Role and Responsibilities in the Care of a Pregnant Woman This essay examines and outlines the roles and responsibilities of Practising Midwives in the United Kingdom‚ as well as exploring the role that the midwife plays in association with other Healthcare providers. The basis that underpins the midwifery profession is that women should be at the forefront of their maternity care and valued as individuals with distinct and specific needs (Midris‚ 2012). Practising midwives in
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Molar pregnancy is an abnormal form of pregnancy in which a non-viable fertilized egg implants in the uterus and converts a normal pregnancy into an abnormal one (which will fail to come to term). A molar pregnancy is a gestational trophoblastic disease[1] that grows into a mass in the uterus that has swollen chorionic villi. These villi grow in clusters that resemble grapes.[2] A molar pregnancy can develop when an egg that is missing its nucleus is fertilized and that may or may not contain fetal
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Abstract Hypothyroidism during pregnancy is very dangerous for both mother and unborn child. There are several complications that the fetus can develop if left untreated. Many times hypothyroidism goes undiagnosed due to its symptoms similarity to pregnancy. Thyroid hormones play a crucial role in pregnancy for fetus brain and developmental growth as well as the mother’s health. With the right medical management hypothyroidism during pregnancy can prevent fetal birth defects by mandated
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STUDY GUIDE: Preeclampsia 1. Define the following: Preeclampsia: Eclampsia: 1. In the chart below‚ contrast the physiologic changes of a normal pregnancy with those of a patient with pregnancy induced hypertension. Physiologic Change Normal Pregnancy Pregnancy Induced Hypertension Peripheral Vascular Resistance Role of Thromboxane Role of Prostacyclin Maternal Vasodialtion Plasma Volume Nitric oxide Renal perfusion Glomerular
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Newport Cigarettes Ad In the Life and Style Magazine printed on March 3rd‚ 2014‚ there is an ad printed on the last page promoting Newport Cigarettes. The ad uses the pathos appeal because of the text that is printed on it‚ and the color of the ad. Newport cigarettes have been around for a long time which is why the ethos appeal is being used. The logos appeal is used by the small surgeon general warning that is printed on it. These are all compelling attention grabbers which make the reader believe
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Maternal and Child Health: Interventions to Improve Nutritional Status Sarah Bassiouni Margaret Lippitt Katie Stetler EMD 543: Global Aspects of Food and Nutrition December 2011 Table of Contents I. Executive Summary.................................................................................. Including one-page briefs on recommended interventions II. Introduction.............................................................................................. III. Antenatal Care.........
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There is a stunning amount of psychical‚ cognitive‚ and socioemotional growth that occurs between birth and the first two years of life. Some concepts that are particularly fascinating are the concepts of reflexes in newborns. Reflex’s‚ as described in the textbook‚ are typical reactions to stimuli that all humans are born with (Santrock‚ 2013‚ p. 117). These reflexes include the rooting reflex‚ the sucking reflex‚ the Moro reflex‚ and the grasping reflex. Some reflexes are immediately tested
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Living a healthy lifestyle can go a long way in improving the way a woman looks and feels. Sometimes‚ though‚ issues beyond a woman’s control take over‚ such as vaginal issues. In situations such as these‚ surgery is usually the best route women can take to improve their lives. Labiaplasty or Vaginal Restorative Surgery 5 Frequently Asked Questions About Vaginal Restorative Surgery or Labiaplasty 1. What causes vaginal problems? Vaginal issues are typically caused by childbirth‚ aging‚ and genetics
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