Birth control options can also affect the reproductive health of the woman. Most methods are very safe and improvements are being made all the time on various methods; however the bottom line is that most oral or injected birth control methods are going to change the women natural cycle. For the vast majority of women this is not an issue and once the method is no longer used the body returns to its natural cycle, however there are a few women that are not able to return to their cycle. There are also some women that cannot tolerate the hormones that are involved in the oral and injected methods. For these women birth control devices make a better choice.
yy Joseph Chamberlain College Parveen Noor A case history, on a woman to describe how her health requirements vary throughput the life cycle. Health Studies Task 3 - Case History `This is a case history about a woman (Chloe). She is white and from a middle class family and this case history describes how her health requirements vary throughout her life stages. The health requirements will cover her physical, social, emotional and mental health. There are seven stages throughout a life cycle which are: Birth Infancy (0-3) Childhood (3-12) Adolescence (12-17) Early adulthood (18-40) Late adulthood (40-65) Old age (65+) Stage 1 (Birth) After birth Chloe will have several checks and examinations in the first few hours of her life.
Erin Miller Discussing the Pros & Cons of the Article: The Ideal and the Real of Breast-Feeding Like the over all general consensus of the writer of this I article, I too agree that the “breast is best” argument is not as dire as some health officials are stating. The idea that not breast feeding is along the same lines as smoking during pregnancy seems ridiculous to me. I'm sure that we all know many people who were not solely breast-fed or not breast-fed at all that have grown up healthy. While there is some merit to the benefits of breast-feeding such as mother-child bonding, antibodies that may prevent gastrointestinal infections like vomiting and diarrhea, and breast milk being a whole lot cheaper than formula, that does not mean that any other option is not beneficial. Particularly in our society where a large majority of new mothers can't afford the time to solely breast-feed.
Breast Feeding vs Bottle Feeding Many new mothers struggle with the decision of whether to breastfeed or bottle feed their newborn baby. With each there are many pros and cons. Most people will argue that breast feeding is more beneficial to the baby, and is an overall better choice. However, it is not a bad decision by any means to decide to bottle feed your baby, so you should not feel guilty if this is the decision you make. Bottle fed babies are able to be fed by anyone, and not just their mother.
-breastfeed can create a positive relationship , create a bond between a mother and a child . disadvantages of brastfeeding Blood borne viruses such as hepatitis B or HIV and some medication can be passed on to your baby in breast milk. Some women find breastfeeding painful, stressful and tiring You are unable to measure the amount of milk your baby has consumed, this can be a disadvantage if your baby is having problems putting on weight. It can be difficult for a breastfeeding mother to leave her baby for more than a couple of hours as no one else can feed baby unless she leaves expressed milk. formula feed advantages -f you bottle feed your baby, they may sleep for longer between feeds.
After having a child, every mother must make the decision of whether she will breast feed or bottle feed her precious newborn. This decision is crucial for the well-being of an infant and the nutrition it will receive for the next twelve months of their life. Sources supporting breast feeding and bottle feeding, but also describing the disadvantages, explain the importance of this decision in a mother’s life; they state many views on making the right choice in nurturing a newborn. In the article, Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding, Dr. Melissa Conrad Stoppler expresses the nutritional values and contents of breast milk and how it benefits infants. Joseph and Karin DiSanto both describe the nutrients included in breast milk along with the convenience of breast feeding in the article, Breastfeeding vs.
Substance Abuse in Pregnant Women While pregnant, it is important that a woman takes care of her body not only for herself but for her unborn child. While in the womb, a fetus grows and develops from the nourishment from the mother via the placenta. However, along with nutrients, any toxins in the mother’s system may be delivered to the fetus. These toxins often cause damages to the development of organs. Substance abuse among women while pregnant is happening more frequently than it should.
School of Nursing and Midwifery www.snm.utas.edu.au Nuritinga ELECTRONIC JOURNAL OF NURSING ISSUE 7, NOVEMBER 2006 Midwifery-led models of care Midwifery-led models of care Kate Wilde, Graduate Diploma of Midwifery, First year School of Nursing and Midwifery Abstract Pregnant women are faced with an overwhelming array of options for their pregnancy, birth and postnatal care. However, while there may be many options, how can a woman choose which one is appropriate for her? This essay presents an overview of the different models of care available to women and then focuses on two specific ones, caseload midwifery and homebirth. First, the models of care are briefly outlined and the midwifery-led models of care are highlighted. Then, caseload midwifery and homebirthing are critically analysed, including definitions of each, the effects of these models of care on women and the advantages and disadvantages of each for women and midwives according to midwifery research.
She implied that negative body image does not cause eating disorders because in that case everyone would have eating disorders. Farrar noted that advocacy groups has been trying to change the way the media portrays women. Surgical procedures has become one wide-ranging effect that more and more women partake in. Many women feel pressured to conform to the
Although experts believe breast milk is the best nutritional choice for infants, breastfeeding may not be possible for all women. For many women, the decision to breastfeed or formula feed is based on their comfort level, lifestyle, and specific medical considerations that they might have. For mothers who are unable to breastfeed or who decide not to, infant formula is the alternative. . After all, whether with breast milk or formula, feeding is an important time of connection between mother and baby.