Pregnancy

young when she first got pregnant at the age of eighteen while still attending high school. She did not know anything about being a mom or what the birthing process would be like so during her first pregnancy she decided to take a Lamaze class to help her have a better understanding what her pregnancy and birthing process would be like. She had her first child at a young age, got married at a young age, and got divorced at a young age, but now my mom is the strongest woman I know especially…

or something that is more hindering to your lifestyle. For this essay, I will explain one of mine. I am thankful to say that I have been blessed with four gorgeous children, although it was not as simplistic as that. My first pregnancy was a breeze, I had a full term pregnancy and other than a cesarean section it was pretty uncomplicated. My second child is when things took a toll. When I was around 28 weeks pregnant, I started having pains and pressure that I could not explain. As I would…

coming to terms with accepting or approving the idea of pregnant or nursing mother using drugs either licit or illicit drugs during their pregnancy or nursing period. The knowledge or idea of a pregnant mother using drugs during their pregnancy mostly frowns upon not only for its moral significance but also health wise. If a female is using drug during her pregnancy, I believe that it is common sense that the child would either be addicted to that drug or the mother might experience some…

Would you drink during pregnancy if you knew all the bad outcomes there were? Most people would say no but, unfortunately there are still some women who do drink. Because of the negative effects on a baby’s growth, women should not drink during pregnancy. This can cause permanent damage to a developing baby. There is a disorder that many children have called Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD). There is also a lot of background behind this disease. Not only that but there are many possible…

The reading, Pregnancy after Age 35 by Dominique Roe-Sepowitz, details the personal accounts of a happily married couple and their struggles with pregnancy. The wife and her husband had everything in place and followed all recommendations and advice for how to get pregnant efficiently and effectively. They did not rush their decision to get pregnant and decided to pursue their careers and accomplish personal goals in their professions prior to having a child. They both had secure, well-paying…

to drink, even when they know that it will cause the baby to be in danger. I am interested in talking about birth defects in babies from mothers who consumes alcohol during pregnancy. All of the Scholarly Sources I choose agrees with my thesis. Most of the sources in GALILEO believe that women who drink alcohol during pregnancy will cause the baby to be born with serious birth defects. In “Alcohol Use and Binge Drinking Among Women of Childbearing Age – United States, 2011 – 2013” by Cheryl H.…

will be a teenager. Because these little innocents grow up so fast, everyone should want to be prepared. Parents should consider speaking to teenage daughters about the necessity of birth control to bring awareness of sexually transmitted disease, pregnancy, and teen dropouts. Make time…

The Real Problem of Teen Pregnancy in New Orleans In the past decade, people have been more oblivious to teen pregnancy. They act as if teen pregnancy is normal. This is very hard to accept by others, because the scene of a young girl or a young boy desperately pleading to get an opportunity to undo the "mistake" they have made upon themselves and their future. This is completely opposite of how people choose to carelessly accept the truth of how teen pregnancy affects others nationally, and…

an ethical problem surrounding pregnancies the first thought that comes to mind is abortion. There are actually many others that do not receive the attention that should be brought to light. One being extraordinary medical treatment for pregnancy complications. What are these treatments? Should these treatments be used? So many questions arise from this topic. Some see pregnancy as natural occurrence and not requiring any medical attention while others see pregnancy as a medical condition that…

Introduction Approximately sixteen percent of the United States population is made up of Hispanic (also referred to as “Latino”) individuals. The term “Hispanic” refers to an individual whose nation of origin is Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, or Spanish-speaking countries of Central America or South America (Lowdermilk, Perry, Cashion, Alden, Olchansky, 2016, p. 104). Additionally, Hispanics accounted for about 26.3% of births that took place in the United States in 2012 (Cohn, Livingston, &…