Teen pregnancy is also known as adolescent pregnancy, is pregnancy in females under the age of 20. Females can become pregnant for sexual intercourse after she has begun to ovulate, which can be before her first menstrual period but usually occurs after the onset of...
Pregnancies are special and a blessing from God. Almost 4 million babies are born each year, many coming from teen mothers. Peer pressure, the addition of more federal aid for single parents, and poverty and broken homes are major causes for the country’s high rate...
Gestational diabetes (also referred to as gestational diabetes mellitus, or GDM), is a form of diabetes occurring during pregnancy. The condition usually goes away after the pregnancy. Gestational diabetes is diagnosed when blood glucose levels appear higher than normal during the pregnancy. Cause During pregnancy,...
Pregnancy is the most precious gift for women. Though it is tough and stressful, sometimes it is a little scary too. Women experience all kinds of crazy sensations during pregnancy. By this time some of Pregnancy Gadgets may help you to relief from few unwanted...
Skylar Lamke 1/21/2018 HDFS 225 Week 2 Assignment Dear Nora, During this time of pregnancy there are many factors to ensure not only your own health, but the health of your unborn child. One very important thing to consider is teratogens, which are factors that...
Yoga and Pregnancy Pregnancy and birth is the largest emotional and physical change that a woman’s’ body will undergo. It is a time of great change where women become more aware of the workings of their body, and as the baby grows in the womb,...
Smoking: Smoking cigarettes throughout pregnancy is one of the single most important avoidable causes of adverse pregnancy outcomes and it represents the first major environmental risk of the unborn. If compared with other risk factors in the perinatal period, exposure to tobacco smoke is considered...
Approximately two thirds of pregnant or recently gave birth women suggest some degree of cognitive deficits such as in attention and most prevalent in memory, during pregnancy (Brett & Baxendale, 2001). This report will investigate the scientific evidence on the effects of pregnancy on memory,...
Apparently, smoking during pregnancy is detrimental to both the life of the mother and that of the fetus. Studies have confirmed that most parents are aware of the harm that smoking causes yet they are adamant to quit. Currently, it is estimated that over 10%...
In pregnant woman there are many physiological changes during pregnancy, which are entirely normal, including changes in different trimesters and changes in different systems like cardiovascular, metabolic, renal, hematologic, and respiratory changes. The progesterone and estrogens levels rise continually during pregnancy, and they suppress the...
Pregnancy and birth are two of the key milestone changes in a woman’s life. It is a time for a celebration of the birth of their loved one, a new beginning. While physical changes are obvious changes and can easily be fixed, mental changes happen...
An unplanned pregnancy is a crisis in a student’s life. On the other hand Teen pregnancy is a term used in reference to young ladies who get pregnant before attainment of legal adulthood that is between the ages of 13-19 (UNICEF).A teen mother can request...
Abortion is the most commonly talked about topic in all of the world today. Many people are against abortion, while you also have some that are for it. Abortion is considered monstrous to me because it has a huge impact on my life. One of...
Pregnancy and birth is the largest emotional and physical change that a woman’s’ body will undergo. It is a time of great change where women become more aware of the workings of their body, and as the baby grows in the womb, the extra weight...
The functioning of the thyroid gland is significantly altered by pregnancy. The production of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), increase almost one and half times in pregnancy. In healthy women, these changes take place seamlessly as a part of the normal physiology of pregnancy but...
First pregnancies typically come with a lot of questions. Motherhood and pregnancy websites are filled with forum posts questioning one of the great debates of all new moms. “What are the pros and cons of using a pacifier?” The question is usually met with hundreds...
During pregnancy, there are several potential risks that can be observed during maternity. The overall health of the mother will directly effect the growth and development of her unborn child, and this is a fact that should receive much attention. Diet and exercise are only...
People say a baby is always a blessing but getting pregnant and carrying a child for nine months is not a walk in the park. There are many changes that can happen to a woman physically and emotionally. Some may easily accept and embrace it,...
So you are back home with the best reward of your life from hospital. This was the day you were waiting for in all the nine months of pregnancy. Stand in front of the mirror you will see a winner. Stretch marks are proof of...