Obstetrics and gynaecology

*Due 12 Oct - APA - Narrative format - 5-10 pages in length - etiology, risk factors, treatments, nursing interventions, nursing care related to, and patient teaching ***One of the requirements of the paper is to formulate a research question related to your topic PRESENTATION: - You will be presenting. DO NOT just read your paper aloud. - note cards, power point on your computer, visual aids may be used (poster, pamphlets) - **This is your opportunity to be an expert, and share that…

In general, women who do not take care of their bodies before wanting to get pregnant and especially during the pregnancy will have a harder time carrying their baby and there will be more chances for birth defects. Women who do not care about the risks, which include smoking, drinking alcohol, abusing drugs, not exercising, not drinking enough water, and being in a polluted environment can result in birth defects for your baby. Women who are older and trying to get pregnant will have a harder…

I was born with Pectus Excavatum, a condition where the breast bone sinks directly into the chest. This condition is three to five times more common in boys than girls. Pectus Excavatum affects approximately 1 out of 400-1000 children ("Pediatric Surgery - Pectus Excavatum," n.d.) and becomes more severe as the child matures. Surgery to correct the deformity is typically performed when the patient is still young because the chest hasn’t fully developed and the bones are more malleable compared…

Introduction Anthony, Austin, and Cormier (2010), authors of “Early Detection of Prenatal Substance Exposure and the Role of Child Welfare,” studied the risks of prenatal substance exposure, issues with testing and the roles of the child welfare system. Anthony et al. (2010) explain that substance exposure creates a public health problem and affects several agencies such as child welfare. Substance abuse has an unfavorable effect on child development that could be decreased by early detection…

Midwifery became my passion ever since my auntie became pregnant. I become fascinated with midwifery and all of the aspect of pregnancy whilst my auntie had no option but to have an IVF baby due to medical complications. My fascination with pregnancy would come from the reality of the job and the responsibilities that come with being a midwife. As my auntie became pregnant through IVF she got told that there could be complications with the birth. This then gave me the spark which lead me into…

Taking care of you and your baby while you’re pregnant During pregnancy, you need to take care of yourself more than ever. Make sure the better care of your self physically and emotionally both. This care is called the prenatal care that leads to the healthy and comfortable delivery. Prenatal care prevents the complications of your pregnancy and delivery process. Prenatal care includes the healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. Healthy lifestyle very first includes the proper medical care and…

Factors Influencing Female Genital Circumcision in Kenya 1.1 Statement of problem: According to Shell-Duncan, B( 2001), Female genital circumcision is a widespread cultural practice and affects millions of young women in Africa Female genital circumcision causes a wide range of health complications.Short term health complications like bleeding, Infection, Pain, and Trauma. On the other side, Long-term health complications include Problems with gynecological health, Increased risk of sexually…

Becoming pregnant and giving birth is the greatest accomplishment a mother endures, I was able to experience this twice and had two beautiful children. Already having two children just about half way grown up my boyfriend and I were surprised to find out I was pregnant and we were going to have our third child. During this nine months I was pregnant, I chose to endure, what I would consider a great risk with many complications. I chose to take this great risk and put myself and my family through…

Spotting Instead of Period Vaginal spotting occurs when a small amount of blood, which may be pink, bright red or rusty brown, passes from the vagina. It can occur at one time or it can last for a few to several days. Spotting instead of period sometimes occurs and it puzzles many women. It can occur any time during the menstrual cycle, but it is often troubling when it happens just before your period if you are trying to conceive or after your period when it has already stopped. Spotting…

The success rate of any ovarian stimulation protocol in IVF treatment is determined by its pregnancy and live birth rates, including its affordability and patient’s compliance. The few literatures regarding ideal minimal stimulation regimen for POR patient is not clear as there are different pros and cons of different minimal protocols [2]. There is no evidence of superiority of one approach over another; however minimal stimulation protocol with low dose CC plus low dose Gn is associated with…