Postnatal

The following research paper will discuss the following topics of access to healthcare, preventive care, and utilization of services available to the population of the United States throughout their life span. Access to healthcare in the United States is an important topic being discussed in the medical arena today. Hospitals, clinics, and emergency centers are showing everywhere in the larger communities. So what is the problem with access? It begins with the ability to pay (obtain insurance…

Overall, 94% of all babies with a CCHD were identified prior to discharge: Fifty percent of those picked up postnatal were identified by POS. POS also identified many babies with potentially life-threatening respiratory and infective illnesses before clinical symptoms became apparent and before babies become significantly ill. The study showed that POS do not appear…

gene-environment is an important determinant of postnatal phenotype as it can predispose the fetus to development of the metabolic syndrome (Gluckman & Hanson 2004). The growth and maturation of each system and organ consist of a critical period when it is sensitive to the environment. As such, the production of phenotypes in a prenatal environment, termed predicted adaptive responses (PARs) has a significant role in preparing the fetus in anticipation of the expected postnatal environment.…

Post-partum depression, also known as postnatal depression, is a disorder that affects a woman’s mood after giving birth (Postpartum Depression Facts, n.d.). When women give birth, the hormonal levels diminish and causes anxiety, sadness, and fatigue. Post-partum depression does not only affect the mother but it also affects the newborn baby. The mother does not want to provide for the child, she thinks that she is not able to take care of him/her. Since the mother is not mentally capable to…

procedures may not reflect the pediatric anesthetic practice (6, 7). III. Human Brain Development. Human brain development is a complex and tightly regulated process that starts early in the embryonic period and extends throughout the fetal and postnatal life (8). There is extensive genetic control over early brain development on the anatomic, cellular and molecular levels. Recent research has improved our understanding of the different factors that influence this process. Human brain…

In the 1960s when a gene was first isolated from E. coli, the consensus was that proteins were produced from the DNA sequence and this was also the source of regulation. A change in the DNA sequence changed the protein product. Now we realize that there are exceptions. Epigenetic refers to the external modification that turns genes “on” or “off” to DNA. These modifications in DNA sequence don’t change, but can affect the “read” of genes [1]. One example is epigenetics in lung cancer. It is…

This paper discussed three research articles and one professional online resource regarding interventions to increase adolescent breastfeeding, how relationships with maternal grandmothers and professionals affect infant feeding, and reliability of breastfeeding self-efficacy scores for predicting breastfeeding success. Study participants (n=537) consisted of adolescent mothers ranging from 15-19 years old, with one study listing participants as <20 years old. Dennis, Heaman, and Mossman…

are categorized das either congenital or acquired. Congenital renal diseases such as Multicystic Kidney Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Posterior urethral valve obstruction, and Fetal hydronephrosis can be detected during antenatal testing or postnatal examinations. Hydronephrosis is a sign of renal disease, in which the one or both kidneys retains fluid. Acquired renal diseases such as, nephritis, urinary tract infections and gallstones are often the result of an infection. Based on the age…

choice, control and continuity of care. It also addresses her social, emotional, physical, psychological, cultural needs and expectations. Woman centered care follows women across all phases of pregnancy, which includes antenatal, labour, birth and postnatal care. Midwives provide this care. The role of the midwife is to give support, care and advice during pregnancy, conduct births and provide care for the newborn and infant. The midwife has an important talk in health and education, not only…

Adolescent motherhood is a major difficulty that can pose significant effects on an individual’s life. Teenage mothers may have greater risks of developing complications in major areas of their life, such as education failure, deficiency, and psychological problems. Adolescent motherhood is associated with limited chances of acquiring full education. Additionally, they may face considerable social stigma and hostility during the pregnancy. Stigma may cause adolescents not to seek the required…