Introduction Contractions of the uterus can occur throughout pregnancy. Contractions are not always a sign that you are in labor. Contractions that occur before labor are called Braxton Hicks contractions‚ or false labor. These contractions are sometimes confused with true labor. What are Braxton Hicks contractions? Braxton Hicks contractions are contractions of the uterus that occur before labor. Toward the end of pregnancy (32–34 weeks)‚ Braxton Hicks contractions can develop more often and may
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Prenatal care is essential in the holistic development of the child because it will determine the child’s health after birth. Good prenatal care gives less a chance for birth defects‚ this is why the mother has to be as careful as she can with everything she does. There are many ways in which a mother can achieve a healthy pregnancy. These steps must be carried out carefully. Healthy eating and fitness In order for a child to be healthy prenatally‚ a mother must make sure she gets the right nutrition
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What a “midwife” truly is Every day‚ there are thousands of babies being born in the world. With so many babies being born there a few ways on how the mothers can decide on how to have their babies delivered. Having their baby delivered is one way women are sometimes influenced by society to do something a certain way. Despite what society forces some women to do‚ women still have the right on how they want their baby delivered. Midwives are an alternative option of having a baby in a hospital or
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Clomiphene citrate is a type of medication whose purpose is to cause ovulation in women who have problems conceiving. Also known as Clomid‚ Serophene‚ or Milophene‚ the drug causes ovulation by stimulating hormonal release into the blood. A patient undertaking the therapy has to use the medication for five days‚ consecutively‚ for the desired effect. The best time to take the drug is during the early phases of the menstrual cycle. In order to get results‚ the medication has to be carried on for
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As you probably already know‚ having an ultrasound done during your pregnancy is pretty standard. However‚ many people still just get a 2D ultrasound and do not take advantage of all of the great technology that is out there. If possible‚ it’s a good idea for many people to get a 3D or 4D ultrasound from a competent technician who has modern equipment. These are a few reasons why it’s worth it. Increase the Chances of Finding Abnormalities Perhaps the most important reason to consider getting a
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Teaching and Entertaining Pre-school Children Assignment One: 1.1 Describe the 10 principal factors which affect children’s growth and development. There are many factors which affect the growth and development of children. Some of these factors may only be temporary whereas many may be more permanent. Although the range is huge‚ from something as small as a common cold to a more serious illness such as cystic fibrosis‚ every one of them could‚ and in some instances have serious implications
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NORMAL LEVEL-TWO ULTRASOUND SCAN Ultrasound examination during should include a systematic evaluation of fetal anatomy. Apart from anencephaly‚ the fetal organs cannot be accurately measured before 17-18 weeks of gestation. After 30-35 weeks‚ evaluation becomes increasingly difficult. Hence level-two ultrasound scan is done at 18 to 20 weeks of gestation. CLASSIFICATION OF FETAL SONOGRAPHIC EXAMINATIONS 1. First-Trimester Ultrasound 2. Standard Second- or Third-Trimester Ultrasound
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Pregnancy and child birth are very special moments in every woman’s life‚ but with the joys of receiving your little one comes serious tensions and worries about your changing body. Women often panic about their weight gain and bulging body and the post- partum weight management. To stay fir during pregnancy and avoid extensive weight loss regime after delivery it is very important for every pregnant women to practice the following things: Exercise regularly. It is a very effective technique to manage
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1. They aren’t prepared for the postpartum time. In a previous blog I wrote on how ill-prepared we are as a culture for the postpartum time. It’s true and is a common mistake. We spend time researching pregnancy‚ preparing for childbirth‚ researching baby necessities‚ and room colors/style. Once the pregnancy is over and baby is here‚ then what? You need a plan! What will mom need for recovery? How will household chores be divided and get done? Who will make meals? Grocery shop? Breastfeeding
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Abbie W. English 101 February 20‚ 2014 Midwifery “Birth‚ what a wonderful and beautiful moment.” Everything about this quote is so true. Not counting the 9 months of being pregnant and the insane hours of labor‚ birth is an amazing thing. Bringing another human being into the world is such an amazing and exciting thought! Without the help of doctors‚ nurses‚ and midwives‚ birth would be even harder than it already is. They make sure that you are as comfortable as possible and make sure that
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