Factors Affecting Prenatal Development Essay

Imagine if one or more of your senses were heightened. Would it make you a superhero? Kind of. There are people in our communities with heightened senses but sometimes the intense sensations don 't make them feel comfortable or strong. Sometimes it can be too much and all they want to do is go somewhere quiet, dimly lit, and get under a heavy blanket. These people live among us with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and are nevertheless, exceptionally extraordinary. Overview Autism is an atypical…

socioeconomic subgroups, the problem is greatest in minority populations and among persons living in poverty. Obesity is a global public health problem, affecting virtually every region of the world with the exception of sub-Saharan Africa. Table of Content Abstract ii Introduction 1 Discussion 1 Identification 1 Sequelae 3 Risk Factors 4 Physical…

role? A major question we must ask ourselves as an attorneys is: is it ethical to prosecute a pregnant mother for the actions of her crimes affecting her fetus? Different state courts have gray areas in their statutes…

Factors Contributing to Postpartum Depression Amy Sharp Tarleton State University Factors Contributing to Postpartum Depression Postpartum depression (PPD) is an often unrecognized and undertreated public health problem, affecting approximately 10-15% of women within the first year of childbirth (Thurgood, Avery, & Williamson, 2009; Pearlstein, Howard, Salisbury, & Zlotnick, 2009). Banker & LaCoursiere (2014) suggest that 40-50% of all PPD cases are unrecognized. Although most cases of…

hormones levels (Kuzawa, Gluckman, Hanson, & Beedle, 2007). These precursors can result in the most common noncommunicable diseases: cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, obesity, and cancer. In addition to chronic disease, impacts in growth and development affects adult body size, muscle mass and the number of neurons located throughout the…

Biological Risk Factors Biological factors such as physical activity and sleep levels play a large role in maintaining a healthy weight. Exercise helps to regulate weight by stimulating the metabolic, endocrine, and hormone processes of the body. Unfortunately, children who live in low-income neighborhoods have inadequate access to safe exercise areas, including parks, green spaces, bike paths, and recreational facilities due to unsafe areas. Likewise, high-crime, traffic, and dangerous…

disorder. Pregnancy and birth negligence may affect developing brain, leading to ADHD. Fetal exposure to alcohol has been linked to ADHD. Environmental factors, such as prenatal defects, infection of the central nervous system, thyroid issues, toxicity from lead and allergic reactions are still being studied as possible causing factors of the disorder. Factors linked with ADHD are low birth weight, hypoxia at birth, and fetal exposure to toxins such as, alcohol, cocaine, and nicotine.…

Substance use is something that has become very common in America, and it’s use is affecting many people in various ways. Substance use is defined as the use of drugs or alcohol, and is abused when it becomes a daily intoxication, inability to reduce consumption, and if it impairs social functioning (dictionary, 2016). While using alcohol or drugs may not be considered substance abuse, it can sometimes lead to it if the user is not careful in monitoring his or herself. My paper will be covering…

was second highest nationally for the 39 states where a rate could be calculated. Only Wisconsin (14) and Kansas (14.18) fared worse.” Causes for the high IMR indicated in the article include pre-term births, birth defects and sudden infant deaths. Factors contributing to the IMR, particularly among Black Americans, may be related to causes such as inadequate education, unemployment and insufficient access to medical care. In an effort to reduce the IMR in the State of Ohio Governor Kasich is…

Literature Abstract The purpose of the present paper is to examine characteristics of working environment which are related to adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm delivery and low birth weightreport specific risk factors known to affect low birth weight. The specific risk factors which are the focus of the literature review are: occupational stress, occupational fatigue, long working hours, prolonged standing, heavy lifting, shift work during pregnancy. This in-depth review summarizes and…