Obstetrics and gynaecology

According to all the respondents, Safe Childbirth Checklist helped them in governing the vitals of both mother and child. They also said that it helped them in determining the danger signs and critical condition of pregnant women with the help of Partograph, few said that it helped them in identifying PPH and thus preventing PPH with the help of oxytocin. It helped them in recalling the patient history as said by one of the labor room staff at Mundawar CHC. Most of them agreed that checklist…

One implementation that has been made is to improve childbirth and health of women and children in the U.S is the reduction of infant mortality. This was implemented by expanding programs that prepare mother for childbirth where they are educated on what to expect during labor and delivery. Immunization was implement to improve the health of children. Also implemented is skilled care during pregnancy and childbirth. 2. How is low birth weight defined? Gestational age? Identify five risk…

There are many diseases that affect certain age and gender groups. Tay Sachs is an age specific disease, which is genetically passed down from parent to child. Tay Sachs can be diagnosed as early as 11 weeks into pregnancy using chorionic villi sampling (CVS). If Tay Sachs is not diagnosed before birth, a red spot on the macula, is also an indicator that a child has the genetically fatal disease. Tay Sachs begins to affect infants as early as 3-6 months of age. Symptoms of Tay Sachs become…

“Doing Gender”, is a concept that was developed by Candace West and Don Zimmerman in the late 80’s, the article explained “Doing Gender” is not simply what a person is, it is something one does; we do gender in our daily interaction with people; we do gender knowing we will be judge by others; we cannot avoid doing gender. Relating this to Martin’s “Why do Women “do gender” during childbirth, the findings described diverse ways women “do gender” during childbirth and the surrounding issues that…

Analysis of the Veracity of Media Portrayal of Postpartum Depression Postpartum depression (PPD) affects approximately 10-15% of mothers in the United States with detrimental effects to mother and child throughout the lifespan. (Gress-smith, Leucken, 2012) The occurrence of a mood or anxiety disorder following pregnancy is a common complication of pregnancy and can lead to devastating effects for both mother and child. This paper seeks to assess the veracity of a recent article published by…

Stretch Marks Stretch marks are caused by fast growth of the elastic fibers in your skin that can’t keep up at the same pace. They occur in the dermis layer of the skin. It is more common in women than in men. It usually happens during puberty, pregnancy, and gaining weight in a short amount of time. Stretch marks appear reddish or purplish then usually turn white over time. The dermis is the middle layer of the skin. It is in between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissue. It consists of…

Spina Bifida is a condition that affects anywhere along the spine, this condition happens when the neural tube does not close all the way. Spina Bifida causes damage to the spinal cord and nerves it also may cause damage to the spinal cord and nerves, it also may cause physical and intellectual disabilities that can range from mild to severe. The severity depends on the size and location of the opening, and whether or not the spinal cord and nerves were affected. The three most common types…

Few cosmetic surgeries have enjoyed the same sudden growth in popularity that the Mommy Makeover has experienced in recent years. This procedure actually consists of three different surgeries that can be performed in a single session. The surgeries included are: breast augmentation, a tummy tuck, and liposuction in the abdomen and stomach areas. It is intended to improve many of the side effects of childbirth including: • Excessive skin in the abdominal area; • Excessive, stubborn fat in the…

a new mother, social support and women who have had a history of depression. Depression is considered second to H.I.V/AIDS according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In the U.S.A post-partum depression is one of the leading causes of non-obstetric hospitalization among young women (14-44) if not treated immediately. Post-partum depression has the record of beginning immediately within four weeks of child birth. This fact is according to the A.P.A also known as the (American Psychiatric…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that causes the ovaries to become enlarged and develop cysts on the outer edges. This disease affects 14 to 60 year old women. The cause of PCOS is not fully known yet but genetics is said to play a part (Web MD). It is known though, that the change of hormones in a female’s body is what triggers PCOS. Some symptoms of PCOS include excessive hair growth, acne, menstrual irregularity and obesity. Also common is infertility, depression and…