Newborn

parent, one of the biggest decisions to make involving their newborn child is whether the baby will be feed through breast or bottle. Some might say that breast is best. But there are other individuals who have reasons to why he/she may lean more towards bottle-feeding. There are benefits and conflicts on both breastfeeding and bottle-feeding. But parents depend more on the feeding method that is more convenient and healthier for their newborn infant. The amount of times a baby eats is usually…

What is genetic testing? Genetic testing is a scientific and medical testing where scientists (change scientists to something else) identify for changes in a person’s genes, chromosomes or protein. It is considered when someone wants to identify health risks, allowing the doctor to make recommendations to their health and decrease their chance in developing the certain disease, or to test to see if the person has other genetic conditions, which would impact their chance of passing on or…

Mission Statement Maternova is an e-commerce marketplace for technologies and innovations increasing maternal and newborn health by providing access to affordable resources. Maternova works as an intermediary of health technologies to help doctors, nurses, organizations and midwives to have access to affordable health products. In Maternova’s webpage, our team found two different mission statements: 1) an extended mission statement, and 2) an 8 words statement. Extended mission…

As a newborn photographer, I'm always thrilled to have repeat sessions with a family. It's a special treat for me to see families grow and expand over the years. It's like watching a well-loved niece or nephew learning to sit up and walk. One of my favorite families returned with their new little girl recently. I have been photographing this family since they brought their son, Luke, into the studio for his newborn session. At the family session last fall, Evie and James revealed that they…

With the Zika Virus, the infant will be born with an abnormally small head and brain. “If the brain is really, really small, it 's more likely the child will have severe disability...” (Birth pg.1). With the Zika Virus, newborns have small heads. The infants will be disable for the rest of its life. “Affected children will require early developmental intervention, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, as well as daily medications to control seizures and…

I. Introduction A. The scientists are testing to determine the best anthropometric, or measurement of the body to determine low birth weight among newborns. The study is being performed in a developing country. 1. Pregnant women were monitored in their third and last trimester of pregnancy and were followed until they delivered their babies. 2. Newborn measurements were checked within 48 hours of birth using standard scales. B. The scientist’s believed that birth weight is one of the most…

A caesarian section (p. 65), also known as a C-section, is another way to deliver a baby, as opposed to a vaginal birth. A C-section is a surgical procedure where an incision is made through the abdominal wall as well as uterus to retrieve the baby. It is important to know this term before giving birth to a child because it may be an option you want to consider or may be suggested in an emergency situation. My mom’s first childbirth to my brother, Kenzie, was an emergency C-section. My mom was…

Unless the newborn has functioning kidneys, it will be hard for surgeons to operate. Without performing a reconstruction surgery the newborn will surely die. Sirenomelia is always considered to be fatal. More than 50% of all affected newborns die before delivery and the rest who survive last for few minutes to two days. Of course there is the option of receiving treatment, but it may not be given f the chances of survival are low. Treatment for Sirenomelia can been given to any newborn that has…

they are compelling folks are more skilled than moms who feel uncouth. Additionally, moms who consider themselves to be viable likewise have a tendency to trust their newborn children as less hard to handle. Parental age and past experience are likewise critical. More seasoned moms have a tendency to be more receptive to their newborn children than more youthful moms. What's more, folks who have had past involvement with youngsters, whether through more youthful kin, vocation ways, or past kids,…

observed following in utero exposure to opiates (Backes et al. 2012). In laymen’s terms, NAS is a group of withdrawal symptoms newborns experience after birth due to drug exposure while inside mother’s uterus. I chose this topic because NAS has increased 300% among newborns since the 1980s (Backes et al. 2012). Mothers need to be aware of possible complications to their newborn if they are consuming opioids or other drugs. This paper will cover drugs that can cause NAS, infant complications,…