and offspring are at risk for disturbances in development.” Women who are depressed during pregnancy are at risk for anxiety disorders‚ substance abuse disorders‚ tobacco/alcohol use and poor self-care. In addition‚ these women may experience preeclampsia and other medical health complications6. As a healthcare provider‚ it is important to list all possible options and understand what condition your patient’s body is in. “Holistic treatment of postpartum mental disorders consists of a multidisciplinary
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Multiple Births: Twins‚ Triplets‚ and Beyond Kimberly Harris OMCC Abstract The high number of multiple pregnancies is a concern because women who are expecting more than one baby are at increased risk of certain pregnancy complications‚ including premature birth. Multiple Births: Twins‚ Triplets‚ and Beyond References Martin‚ J.A.‚ et al. Births: Final Data for 2006. National Vital Statistics Reports‚ volume 57‚ number 7‚ January 7
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Quiz Top of Form Page 1 of 5 Note: It is recommended that you save your response as you complete each question. Question 1 (1 point) As the male ages‚ his ability to have sexual intercourse and reproduce ceases. Question 1 options: True False Question 2 (3 points) Match the following statements with the correct sexually transmitted disease Question 2 options: multiple lesions may become so extensive as to occlude the vaginal opening primary stage includes appearance of a lesion called
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What is the Cause of the High Maternal Mortality Rate in Sub-Saharan Africa? The causes could total 50 or they could be only one‚ what are the primary causes of the high maternal mortality rate in sub-Saharan Africa? There are 4 major reasons why this impoverished region of the world grapples with such a challenge. First and foremost is the magnitude of poverty in the region. Secondly‚ the lack of maternal services available to the population both pre and post delivery. Thirdly‚ the lack education
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Introduction Gestational diabetes is defined as any degree of glucose intolerance that has its onset or is first diagnosed during pregnancy. Kuhl‚ Hornnes‚ and Andersen (1985) state that gestational diabetes occurs when the pancreas of a pregnant woman fails to increase insulin production to compensate for the natural decrease in cells’ sensitivity to insulin. The cardinal signs of diabetes are polyuria (related to decreased reabsorption at the renal tubules because of the osmotic activity of
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Test 4 Review Chapter 10 Review Questions 1. What is essential fat? What is subcutaneous fat? What is visceral fat? Essential- needed for proper functioning of the brain‚ nerve tissue‚ bone marrow‚ heart tissue‚ and cell membranes; Subcutaneous- helps insulate & protect muscles and bones from injury; Visceral- forms protective structure under abdominal muscles and over stomach & intestine 2. Weight loss occurs when energy intake is ________than energy expenditure. Weight gain
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How will Diabetes Affect Our Body and Lives? Shannon Ashley HS200 Section #4 Unit 4 Capstone Project: Diabetes Kaplan University May 12‚ 2014 The first steps in understanding your diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes is understanding the disease and how it affects you. What do you need to know? First‚ you will need to know what diabetes is and how it affects your body and your life. You will need to know what type of diabetes you have. Next you have to know how to manage your
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Running head: Gestational Hypertension Gestational Hypertension Gestational Hypertension Many believe that child birth is part of the cycle of a women’s life. The majority of women have minimal complications with natural child birth but to some the process may be life threatening. Past statistics have shown a high rate of child birth mortality. Today‚ this rate has decreased with the advancement of the medical field. However‚ women all over the world are still facing different kinds of complications
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Sara Vnuk Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Advanced Anatomy & Physiology Wendy Dusek April 27‚ 2012 Abstract Polycystic ovarian syndrome‚ abbreviated PCOS‚ also known as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome is a condition effecting women. It is one of the most common hormonal endocrine disorders that affect them. An estimated 7 million women and adolescent girls are affected by PCOS. An immense majority of the U.S. population has no knowledge of PCOS. This
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Neonatology Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) The birth of a baby should be an exciting and joyful time‚ but sometimes unexpected and serious complications arise‚ requiring specialized care. The 45 bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit45-bed (NICU) provides the latest diagnostics and treatment options for very small and sick infants. They are: *The region’s most advanced neonatal intensive care unit. *One of the few hospitals in Virginia to offer pediatric heart surgery for congenital heart disease
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