The Dangers of Drug Abuse During Pregnancy: Prenatal Developmental Issues That Begin With Substance Abuse Abstract Substance abuse is a common issue among pregnant women and is tragic as it not only affects the woman‚ but can have lasting effects on her unborn child. Specifically‚ substance abuse during pregnancy can lead to premature birth‚ low birth weight‚ significant cognitive and behavioral issues‚ and even miscarriage. Pregnant women who use substances such as cocaine‚ heroin‚ marijuana
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stereotypes and attitudes are often causes for discrimination in employment on the basis of pregnancy‚ such as the fact that a pregnant woman will not be able to work efficiently and effectively during her pregnancy and that accommodation of her needs will be onerous. This idea is enduring and persistent‚ even though it is not tolerated by the facts and can be influential to employers to not hire pregnant women. Pregnancy in the workplace is a fundamental human rights issue of equality of opportunity between
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Women’s health is a topic of actuality worldwide. Women from every nation are prone to follow their family traditions during their pregnancy and delivery of their babies. Sometimes these traditions leave both mother and babies in great danger. Upon assessment‚ those of the Haitian culture are often diagnosed as high risk cases when they seek prenatal care. The concept of “high risk” or “low risk” are based on observations‚ interviews‚ and interactions with people of a particular culture or group
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Teratogen Affects on Pregnancy Oct 9‚ 2010 Textbook References: Chapter 2 Teratogens: Drugs- smoking p 50 Part II Chapter 2 Teratogens: Drugs- behavioral problem w/smoking p 51 Part II Chapter 2 Teratogens: Drugs- Child Behavioral Problems w/drinking p.52 Part II Chapter 2 Teratogens: Drugs- FAS p 51 Part II There are many potential
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Fatigue • Dizziness • Shortness of breathe on exertion • Pale mucous membranes • Fainting • Palpitations • Tachycardia Cause • Dietary deficiency • Numerous pregnancies • Menorrhage • Chronic infection • Antepartum haemorrhage • Postpartum haemorrhage Physiological Anaemia of Pregnancy During pregnancy there is an increase in the maternal plasma volume‚ by up to 50%. This haemodilution causes a drop in the Hb. This is NOT pathological. Iron Deficiency Anaemia MCV
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into the blood stream in which they are carried to all parts of the body (Fried & Oxorn 1980‚ p. 26). Nicotine‚ carbon monoxide and other toxic substance of tobacco smoke is dangerous during pregnancy. Smoking during pregnancy is one of the bad habits that can bring complications to the baby. During the pregnancy there are potential problems associated with smoking such as increased the chances of miscarriage and stillbirth‚ having high risk premature baby and low birth weight infants. According to
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[pic] OBSTETRICS POSTING CASE WRITE-UP PREGNANCY INDUCE HYPERTENSION Name: Muhammad Azraie B. Mat Ali Matrix Number: 1090265 Patient Identification Name : Nur Asilah Bt. Johari Age : 23 year old Race : Malay Sex : Female Address : Taman Raja Abdullah Occupation : Student D.O.A. : 13 March 2013 I/C : 900208035442 LMP : 27 June 2012 - sure of date - not on breast feeding - not on contraceptive
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Drug and Alcohol Use Is a Factor in Teenage Sex In today’s society teens feel in several ways compromised to use drugs and alcohol. Is common between teens to experiment with drugs and alcohol during their childhood. Unfortunately‚ with frequency teen do not see the connection between their current action and future consequences. Teens have a tendency to feel indestructible and immune to the problems and consequences that may arise from consuming drugs and alcohol. Consuming drugs and alcohol
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Teen Pregnancy Scourage of America Teen pregnacy is one of the most controversial subjects in America‚ research shows how unhealthy it is for a family’s when there is teen pregnant in the household. Teenage pregnancy has risen and fallen and looked at from many angles as “just” in todays society‚ thanks to shows such as “16 and pregnant” and ”teen mom” which doesn’t show how hard life would be for most young teenage parents‚ what hardships they will face. Teen pregnancy is scary no one
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Drinking during pregnancy could put the baby at risk in the womb‚ as well as having lifetime affects growing up. Not only that‚ but it can affect the mother too. Even though fifty percent of the U.S. pregnancies are unplanned‚ it does not give a mother to keep drinking while she is with child. Because alcohol can affect the baby’s physical and mental health in and out of the womb‚ women must not drink during pregnancy. The baby’s health in the womb is very crucial. Drinking during pregnancy could put
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