Epidural

I had to be induced and have a drip to bring on my labour as my son had done a poo which they found in some of my waters. Three hours went by with no pain relief until I gave up and had an epidural. While I was in labour my son’s heartbeat kept dropping. My heart dropped because I just wanted my son out. We end up going for C-section where they cut my womb. When my son was out I gave him to my husband, about ten minutes later they took the…

Yes, new traditions are made or old ones updated to fit the modern world. For example, the old way of giving birth was natural. Now-a-days women have the option of getting a C-section or getting an epidural to feel less pain. This is a development that changed the traditional child birth people once saw as the best and only way. Also, women can now get pregnant by artificial insemination in a doctor’s office or get a surrogate to hold their eggs and…

Introduction Spinal stenosis is a condition which involves the narrowing of the vertebral column, either in the spinal canal, intervertebral foramina, or the intervertebral spaces. The condition is degenerative and widespread, affecting approximately five in every one thousand people (Hsiang, 2015). This report aims to describe the anatomy of the vertebral column and spinal cord, relating changes in anatomy to the development and presentation of spinal stenosis. Within this discussion, the…

Career Objective Tertiary qualified, community focused and compassionate healthcare professional, I welcome the opportunity to undertake a new and exciting role as a Community Health Nurse at WA Health where I can utilise my qualifications, skills and experience. During my extensive nursing career, spanning 25+ years I have contributed worked in culturally diverse communities in Australia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, South-East Asia and the United Kingdom. Enthusiastic, vibrant, caring, highly…

Abstract Breast cancer remains the most common type of cancer diagnosed in women in the United States. It is the second most common cancer death with lung cancer being the first. African American women have a higher incidence of dying from the disease than any other race or ethnical group. For many years, it was thought that this was due to African American women not having access to the same health benefits as those of other races and that it was often found at a more advanced state. Though…

Introduction: The delivery of safe Anaesthesia to patients today has developed alongside the increasing complex surgeries and operations that are carried out on patients as and when required, either for pre-planned operations or for acute medical emergency and trauma cases. Pre-operative meeting and assessment of the patient by an Anaesthetist (Medical Practitioner) ideally weeks before the planned surgery is essential for safe Anaesthesia to be delivered. Providing an adequate…

The whole cross was deserted as far as the eye could see. I quickly placed a call to labor from post partum’s phone and received an excited answer from our ward clerk Adriane. “Rebecca, we need you here NOW we are going back with the set of twins in 405 and you need to cover.” I quickly asked if there was any other labor nurse present. Adriane’s reply was short “Mary!” My heart sank! To describe this woman is almost beyond me. I will start by saying she is a 60-something-woman holding onto…

is designed to “address not just linear forces acting upon football players’ heads but also angular and rotational acceleration” while traditional helmets “were originally created to address skull fractures and to prevent subsequent subdural and epidural brain hemorrhages.” The Zero1 helmet has a soft outer shell that is meant to slightly change shape as it absorbs a hit with a rigid layer underneath the soft shell. Despite its state of the art design and benefits, the helmet costs more than…

I’m not sure when it is too early or too late to be considered a young mother. I am, however, certain I do not want to define my journey as that, especially with the negative connotation that comes with that label. What I do know is that being a mom for the first time is an awakening and life-changing experience for anyone regardless of age. The gift of reproducing can bring tears to anyone's eyes, but I will admit it takes the right person to take on this lifelong responsibility. You can read…

On March 9, 1998, Sonya Edwards gave birth to me at Wallace Thompson hospital in union county. In august of 2004, I attended my first prom at Foster Park Elementary School. I was so excited to dance and see all of my friends. During the month of March in 2004, I started my first year of playing soft-ball for CB Breaks. This was something I had wanted to do because I’ve always looked up to my father. As a child I always went to my dad baseball games on the weekend. I seen him knock many home-runs…