Stillbirth

(Millenium Project, 2006). However, due to unfortunate reproductive outcomes it has resulted in poor progress (Lawani, Onyebuchi, Iyoke & Okeke, 2014, p. 128). Such unfortunate outcomes examples are early neonatal deaths and perinatal deaths (fresh stillbirths) associated with FGM (Lawani et al., 2014, p. 128). Although FGM and the medicalization of FGM by doctors have been strongly discouraged by WHO, studies in Nigeria have shown that medical doctors conduct 34.5% of FGM procedures (Lawani…

In James Baldwin’s Giovanni’s Room, the protagonist David speaks frequently of America as a dynamic nation unafraid to change fate itself. Yet the actual Americans depicted in Baldwin’s novel express considerable uncertainty, a sharp contrast from David’s professed views. Indeed, Baldwin portrays American hegemony as a self-deceptive myth, contrasting David’s idea of American futurity with Giovanni’s more realistic denouncement of American individualism. The self-deception Baldwin depicts proves…

Every night, mostly on weekends people tend to go out to a decent restaurant and eat with their family or friend. In America or anywhere else in this world, there is fast food restaurant’s located in every corner. For example, where I live, on one side of the block, there is Mc’ Donald, Burger King, Taco Bell, Panda Express, Chipotle. Across form it there are Chilies, Olive Garden, I HOP, and Pf Chang. Down another mile there is On the Boarder, Applebee’s, Chocolate Factory, and TGI Friday.…

Assessing the current and historical health history of the pregnant woman directs the appropriate antenatal care, allowing planning of appropriate intrapartum management, whilst preparing postpartum and postnatal care options. Effective antenatal advice provided by midwives’ enables the patient to make informed choices regarding care during pregnancy (3Centres Collaboration, 2012e; Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council [AHMAC], 2012; AHMAC, 2014). Reviewing and monitoring progress…

The following is a case study involving a young pregnant women by the name of Kim. Kim is 17 years old and presenting to the local hospital for antenatal care. Please see appendix 1 for more information regarding Kim’s situation. This case study will identify risk factors that make Kim’s pregnancy complex and examine aspects of antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care provided to Kim, and later in the case study, her infant. Care options for Kim will be based on evidence-based practice. Kim…

As defined by Merriam-Webster, abortion is a medical procedure used to end a pregnancy and cause the death of the fetus (Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary). Every religion has their own opinions on abortion; some being more strict than others. Whether it be Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, or Judaism they all feel that abortion is wrong, but all have their own opinions on how wrong it is to abort a fetus. Churches believe that abortions lead to issues presently and later in life, decision…

It is completely mind-blowing to realize that the Dust Bowl actually happened in the United States not too long ago! The hardships that these families endured while living there, like losing their family farms and many of their belongings, is heart-breaking. What is even sadder is that the banks and government acted like they didn’t know who was to blame for the evicting! The social and economic issues of the 1930s were very problematic and the programs of the New Deal attempted to help get…

The Atomic Bomb Lighting the Way for Radiation Protection Even though radiation has been around since the beginning of time there was little known about it. When x-rays were discovered in 1895, radiation research followed suit right after. With Germany under Hitler’s reign, the Nazis began separating uranium to form the first atomic bomb to control the world. The push for the United States to be the first with the atomic bomb began with this knowledge. With the help of several scientists…

Readers can appreciate Shakespeare’s masterpiece Macbeth without much knowledge about the beliefs and ideals of the time period, but possessing such knowledge provides a richer and more meaningful reading. One particular aspect that has been of critique in Shakespeare’s play Macbeth is his representation of female characters, including the witches and the supernatural. Often individuals are quick to label Shakespeare as a chauvinist, but upon closer inspection, one can find instances where he…

Imagine this scenario: a group of friend introduces an electronic cigarette to a teenage boy. At first, he uses it to fit in because it makes him feels cool. Then the adolescent continues to use them regularly because he slowly becomes addicted to the nicotine. When he finally turns 18, he switches from electronic cigarettes to traditional cigarettes. Would this have happened if he never tried the electronic cigarette in the first place? Unfortunately, this similar fate became a reality for…