Epidural

A.B. did not have any lacerations or extensions and she did not need an episiotomy. During the third stage of labor Pitocin was used to help with uterine contractions. This stage usually last 5-30 minutes and this stage lasted 7 minutes for A.B. which is within normal limits. The placenta was delivered spontaneously at 0404 and no abnormalities were noted. The estimated blood loss was less than 500 ml (Patient’s chart, 2016). Usual blood loss ranges from 250 -500 milliliters after the…

1. What trimester of pregnancy do you think is or will be the easiest for you? “I am in my second trimester at the moment. In the beginning, I was nauseous, very hormonal, dizzy all the time and was also very tired. However, in my second trimester, I am no longer nauseous now and my appetite has returned. She is beginning to push on my lungs which is now causing me to have a hard time breathing.” 2. How do you feel about how your body is changing during pregnancy? “I feel like I should be eating…

Becoming A Mother When I found out I was going to be a mother, I had so many emotions running through me. I was happy, scared and very nervouse. I had no idea what to expect the next nine months. What I did know was I had a lot todo and a lot to perpare for. Little did I know, is that my whole life was about to change. First, I started out with the morning sickness. Every morning about four AM I would be awaken with a…

In many cultures healthcare is approached in many different ways. In America we may go to general doctors, specialist, or even Emergency personnel however there are many types of physicians or healthcare workers around the world. In the rural areas of China there are the barefoot doctors or a land between two rivers where people turn to sheep for help; whereas Greeks develop modern day neurological surgeries. As there is so much diversity in the types of doctors around the world, every person is…

Women-centred care is an individual-focused nursing practice. It involves women in all aspects of their care and moves away from medical practice with minimal communication towards open communication. This type of care request healthcare practitioners to involve clients in the process of health care decision, including a thorough explanation of illness to clients and exploration of the client’s feelings, beliefs and expectations (Australian government department of health, 2013). The target of…

That Perfect Mother Being a first time mom is very scary, but it makes life worth living. I’ve never had any experience, I’m young, and I have not successfully accomplished my career goals is what makes it horrifying. I still remember when I found out that I was pregnant, every ultrasound appointment, and the day my beautiful daughter came into this world. It amazes me how you can love someone pass infinity. Every day I strive to be a better mother than I was the day before. Every child deserves…

Periosteal lesions are non-specific changes to the underlying bone that can occur due to a range of diseases or other problems affecting the skeleton (Ortner, 2003). These lesions occur because the periosteum, which is the dense layer of connective tissue enveloping the bone, maintains osteoblastic capability throughout life. The lesions are not restricted to infections, but rather can be a result of any bone formation following a traumatic event affecting the skeleton (Ortner, 2003). Waldron…

C0MPARING AND CONTRASTING OPIATE ANALGESICS, TRAMADOL AND MORPHINE BMS291 An opioid is defined as “A drug that contains opium, opium derivatives or synthetic drugs that have an opium-like effect.” (Harris, 2010) Morphine is a prototype opioid that is used to treat patients with moderate to severe pain usually associated with postoperative pain or neoplastic disease. (Tiziani, 2010) Morphine produces pharmacological actions such as pain relief, by acting on receptors located on neural cell…

Cholecystitis is an inflammation of gallbladder and associated with the Cholelithiasis (stones in the gallbladder) which is a common disorder of the biliary system of the body. Composed of cholesterol can form gallstone in the gallbladder and gallstones can cause cholecystitis by obstructing the cystic duct resulting in oedema and inflammation of gallbladder (William, & Hopper, 2014). Acute Cholecystitis is the absence of stones this is known as acute or chronic acalculous, it is usually a…

Continuity of care is extremely important to both childbearing mothers and midwives in terms of the overall satisfaction obtained throughout the childbirth experience. Continuity of care in midwifery is a continuous relationship developed between the woman and her caregiver throughout the antepartum, intrapartum and following on to the postpartum period whereby a trusting and meaningful relationship can develop. This essay will discuss the benefits and disadvantages of two different models of…