HIV Testing in Pregnant Women HIV is a Human Immune Deficiency Virus that is primarily transmitted through sexual intercourse. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. This virus is passed from one person to another through blood and sexual contact. This virus is a very serious subject in many peoples lives‚ especially women. There are 16.6 million women worldwide living with the HIV virus. Only 43% are actually aware of their condition and the other 33% are unaware (Snelson). This is an even more severe
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MTV’s 16 and pregnant with Dr.Drew 16 and pregnant is a show that airs on MTV every week. It shows the emotional journey of pregnant 16 year olds from the doctor’s appointments to fights with the baby’s daddies. Dr.Drew helps the world get an eye opening look into the real issues of being a teen parent. The show normally starts out in the girls last two months of the pregnancy. The viewers get to take the emotional ride with the girl. The mothers are forced to make huge decisions about whether
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corrupting the American society. The primary reason for this is because reality shows are becoming a form of entertainment that is both extremely trashy and lowers the IQ of the most intelligent human beings. Shows like “Buckwild”‚ “Jersey Shore”‚ “16 and Pregnant”‚ “Teen Mom”‚
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Benefits of exercise: reduction of anxiety and improvements of well-being of pregnant women. Physical fitness has many positive effects on individuals’ physical health and well-being (). Exercise has been shown in previously conducted research to help ease muscle tension‚ alleviate back pain‚ and help regulate blood pressure (Jones‚ Dean and Lo‚ 2002). Exercise activity releases endorphins in the brain‚ which can improve mental focus‚ reduce anxiety and boost self-esteem (McArthur and Raedeke‚
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PREGNANT WOMEN Without a doubt‚ a nutritious‚ well-balanced eating plan can be one of the greatest gifts you give to your soon-to-be-born baby. Supplying your own body with a tasty blend of nutritious foods can not only improve your fertility‚ keep you feeling healthy during pregnancy‚ and pave the way for an easier labor‚ but it can also help to establish essential building blocks of growth and overall health for your child. The food we eat on a daily basis affects how our bodies work‚ how we
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childbearing ages has risen in the United States‚ in fact substance abuse is much higher in this age group than with any other age group. While this is a problem within itself already‚ the problem worsens when a woman who was already abusing drugs gets pregnant. It should be assumed that taking drugs during a pregnancy is extremely dangerous‚ not only to the fetus but also to the mother. Pregnancy is proven to be harsh on the mother’s body‚ but when illicit substances are added to the equation there is
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16 and Pregnant‚ A reflection on Society Amanda Big Mountain HUM/176 Amy Dallmann-Jones It is so frightening finding out that you are about to lose a lot of your freedoms and responsibility needs to kick in at the young age of 16. Teen pregnancy is an issue that has been in society for a very long time now. MTV has brought this issue to light by producing a television show called 16 and Pregnant. This show does not just allow viewers into the lives of these young girl’s lives to see how they
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In July of 2009‚ MTV aired a new reality show on their network‚ 16 and Pregnant. The concept of the show was to tape the journey of pregnant teenagers throughout their pregnancy and the first few months of being a teen mom. They wanted to show viewers the struggles and hardships these girls faced. The show got such good ratings that they produced a spinoff‚ Teen Mom. Teen Mom follows four of the girls from 16 and Pregnant as they embark on motherhood. MTV aimed for this show to bring awareness of
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complication during pregnancy. (OBGYN James Christmas) Nicotine and carbon monoxide reduce the body’s supply of oxygen. Nicotine cuts off oxygen by narrowing blood vessels‚ including blood vessels found in the umbilical cord. (Woolston 1) Smoking while pregnant will heavily impact a baby’s weight‚ body‚ and lungs. Smoking will also potentially cause a baby to have heart problems and problems with brain function. Common complications include stillbirth‚
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Diet plan for pregnant women For pregnant woman well-balance and healthy diet is very essential for healthy pregnancy and growth of baby in her womb. During pregnancy period many women find no desire for eating food normally in the first trimester‚ in such case as a healthy mother you should follow healthy diet plan to provide essential nutrients to your baby. You should avoid eating fast food or oily and spicy food during pregnancy. Add plenty of fruits‚ vegetables‚ whole grains and food with rich
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