Category: Pregnancy

Pregnancies in Advanced Maternal Age Introduction Pregnancies in advanced maternal age (AMA) have increased in developing and advanced countries over the past few years. Typically, the maternal phase is characterized by the age of thirty-five or older. During the past few years, worries concerning the harmful consequences of advanced maternal age on pregnancy aftermaths have…

Adaptations to Pregnancy and Major Hormones During pregnancy, the human body has to undergo certain physiological changes to create appropriate conditions for the fetus and to maintain a womans health. The placenta and an endocrine gland are responsible for the production of four significant pregnancy hormones that support the embryo (Perry et al., 2017). Human…

Teenage Pregnancy Objectives and Causes Abstract Teenage pregnancy is one of the leading public health concerns due to the significant burden of childbearing for underage girls in terms of physical and mental health, safety, and life achievements. The proposed research study is designed to investigate this topic and generate a reliable body of evidence capable…

Nutritional Requirements During Pregnancy Table of Contents Introduction Nutritional Requirements during Pregnancy The Physiology and Psychology of Pregnancy Factors that Affect Nutrition During Pregnancy Food Properties Individual Factors Environmental Factors Conclusion References Introduction Nutrition and pregnancy are the terms that are closely related to each other. The foods that a woman eats during her pregnancy…

Nutritional Support During Pregnancy Introduction There is a variety of changes that transform a womans body during pregnancy. The nutritional pattern followed by the mother will affect both her and her babys health. Eating healthy is an essential requirement during pregnancy. It is also important to stick to a balanced diet so as to comply…

Pregnancy, Fetal Development and the Mother Table of Contents Introduction Pregnancy Fetal Development Stages Effects of Pregnancy on the Mother Conclusion Works Cited Introduction In any society, the continuation of the human species or generations is a compulsory factor, which all humans must endeavor to achieve; a factor that depends on womens ability to give…

Ectopic Pregnancy Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment References An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg (embryo) implants in another location other than the uterine cavity (Houry & Salhi, 2009). Its life-threatening complication and at most times not viable. It poses a great risk of internal hemorrhage secondary to rupture and is considered…

Professional Health Care Therapeutic Communication: Elaines Pregnancy Elaines case describes the situation when a young woman chooses adoption as an appropriate option to provide her child with two loving parents. The problem is in the fact that Elaine could not guarantee the proper care for herself and her baby (Tamparo & Lindh, 2016). In addition,…

The Details of the Pregnancy and Birth History The details of the pregnancy and birth history are instrumental in defining the possible health risks of the child. For instance, the pediatrician or the preschool healthcare professional may understand whether the child is at risk of developing vascular disorders based on the childs birth weight or…

Maternal Stress in Pregnancy: Effects on Fetal Development Interruption of the mental status of the mother during pregnancy and its effects on the unborn child is today a subject of great concern. Most of the studies that seek to ascertain the relationship between prenatal anxieties and the childs subsequent growth are often subjected to a…