Spina bifida

Curse the Dark or Light a Candle We all encounter situations, from time to time, that have negative impacts on our lives. When faced with such situations, we have two choices; we can complain about them and do nothing, or we can take some action that will make them better. It is easy to complain and feel that we have no control over what is happening to us. It is easy to feel that nothing we do will change what is happening to us. But a situation only becomes hopeless when we accept it and do…

miscarriage is about 1-2%. Amniocentesis or Amniotic Fluid Test (AFT) Gestation period: Between weeks 15 - 20 What it will detect: Down syndrome, edwards syndrome, patau syndrome, and neural tube defects that affect the spine or brain, such as spina bifida and anencephaly. How it Works: A small amount of amniotic fluid (60 ml or about 2 Tablespoons) is removed from the uterus via the abdomen using a needle. Amniotic fluid contains cells that have been shed by the fetus, which physicians use…

After weeks of constantly searching for a blog I came across Alan’s “My Disability Blog”. Interested in his title, I decided to contact him for a potential interview to learn more about himself and his blog. Alan Larson is a 62 year old male with spina bifida. He was diagnosed with his disability at birth, and now uses blogging as a way to change the worlds perspective regarding disabilities and disabled people. Alan explained to me how his primary vision is to live his life without any…

article, Why Do More People Choose Abortion Over Adoption? Kristi Burton Brown stated: “In the USA, there are approximately two million infertile couples waiting to adopt, many times, regardless of the child’s medical problems such as Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida, HIV infection or terminally ill.” (Brown, 34) To adopt a baby in the United States it may take until 12-18 months because there are many things that has to get done for someone to get certified as an adoptive parent. While this child is…

personal aptitudes, sociocultural environments and life experiences, as I reflect on my life’s journey, there has been one constant that inevitably shaped who I am. I have often been described as “my sister’s keeper.” My older sister was born with Spina Bifida. In addition to being paralyzed, the severity of her disability has led to other chronic conditions that resulted in hospitalizations. As a child, assisting my mother in taking the utmost care of my sister was a natural deed. As I saw the…

The classrooms of today’s school have no norm. Classrooms vary from school to school, hallway to hallway, etc. Being aware of the types of learners in the classroom is very beneficial to both students and teachers. There are six different diverse learner groups found in the book. These groups are students who are linguistically diverse, students who are gifted and talented, students who are learning disabled, students who have disorders that affect communication, students who are physically…

maintain the proper functioning of methylation you need an optimal level of B vitamins. Without sufficient B vitamins, the methylation breaks down, and the results can be catastrophic. In these cases, we can see more congenital malformations such as spina bifida, more cases of Down syndrome, and more miscarriage. A break in methylation also puts you at…

B Emergencies You are transporting a 19 y/o female who is primagravida and primapara who complains of a headache. Her EDC (due date) is in two months. She is not wearing any rings and wearing flip flops in November with a temperature of 65 degrees outside. Her pulse is 66 strong and regular, normal respirations and a BP of 180/100 with no previous history of HTN. She has no allergies and takes prenatal vitamins to include Folic Acid and Iron. She denies cramping nor vaginal discharge/bleeding.…

If a close friend of mine just received a positive reading on a home pregnancy test I would try and give her as much information as I could to help her have a healthy pregnancy. Some activities that are performed during pregnancy can impact the development and health of her child. Depending on how far along she is in the pregnancy can determine the activities that she can involve herself in. It is in fact okay to be physically active during pregnancy. Some benefits that physical activity can…

First picture I choose was of 17 year old Loraine in Columbia. Loraine has spina bifida, she had her lower leg amputated due to an infection. After all of this stuff that happened to Loraine she still manages to keep a smile on her face. As soon as she graduated high school, she began studies in the medical field. This picture has…