http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2FBF02740616?LI=true The effects of alcohol of a pregnant woman are detrimental to the baby. Alcohol can cause a baby to form disorders and could potentially damage the baby’s brain development. Explains the scientist facts about how the infant’s nervous system. The text is very descripted about the details of the alcohol affecting the baby. The description is scientific and resource is done well The source is valid and can be used.
If the mother smokes, takes drugs, becomes ill or suffers from stress this can result in premature birth and health problems for the baby such as -: low birth weight, undeveloped organs, problems with sight and hearing which will result in the delay their development. Perinatal – this is the actual time of birth. Babies born before 37 weeks are called premature babies. They may need intensive care which will affect the development. Ex: Lack of oxygen during birth will affect the development of the baby.
hCG effects the hormone LH (Luteinizing hormone) and the target tissue is the ovaries in women and testis in men. Symptoms of hCG include morning sickness, Hyperthyroidism, and Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Raised hGC levels can cause multiple fetuses, Hydatidiform Mole, and Choriocarcinoma. You can receive hCG injections or orally to correct you hCG level. Cushing’s disease is a condition where the pituitary gland releases too much adrenocorticotropic (ACTH).
The infertility is caused by chronic lung disease on the menstrual cycle, as well as thick cervical mucus that blocks the migration of sperm, although it is possible for them to conceive and to have successful pregnancies. Still, pregnancy can worsen the signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis, so be sure to discuss the possible risks with your doctor. Other complications: -Osteoporosis. People with cystic fibrosis are at higher risk of developing osteoporosis, a dangerous thinning of bones. This may be linked to the body's inability to absorb vitamin D, which helps build strong
It is caused by the sudden fall in hormone levels (particularly of estrogen and progesterone) that occurs after a baby is born (WEBMED). The syndrome can lead a mother to experience postpartum depression, and most extreme postpartum psychosis. Women who experience postpartum blues may never experience the associated depression or psychosis. Postpartum blues can occur to certain women that have had depression before. Postpartum blue symptoms include feeling of isolated and inadequate and concerns for the responsibility that they are going to have.
Pregnant women are more likely to have complications because sickle cell anemia affects so many body systems. Some of the more life threatening complications are stroke, pulmonary hypertension, acute chest syndrome, and organ damage. A stroke can happen due to the sickle cells blocking the flow of blood to the brain which can lead to a seizure, slurred speech, loss of consciousness, and numb or weak legs and arms (Ernzen 1997). Acute chest syndrome can also be caused by the blocking of blood vessels in the lungs and make it very difficult for the pregnant women to breath which can prevent the baby from being properly
When a woman has an abortion, there can be physical, mental, emotional and spiritual damages. Ectopic pregnancies are more common after having an abortion. Ectopic pregnancy is when an egg is fertilized in the fallopian tube, and cannot reach the uterus. This can be caused from scar tissue, from scraping inside during an abortion. Children may also be more likely to be born with handicaps because of problems or change in the mothers reproductive organs as a result of previously having an abortion.
Patients with drug induced lupus have symptoms that affect the joints, heart and lungs. Neonatal Lupus occurs with antibodies cross the placenta in pregnancy from the mother to the child. Children that are born to women who test positive for the antibody SSA/RO are at greater risk of developing lupus, although this occurring is rare. The children who do end up with neonatal lupus will see symptoms like skin rashes and even liver underdevelopment. There is an even rarer chance that they could develop a life-threating heart condition called congenital heart block or
Methotrexate is a chemotherapy drug with the potential for serious toxicity, which can result in the death of the mother as well as the baby. The D&E method is the most dangerous to the mother, this method can cause amniotic fluid embolism, placental abruption, infection causing sterility, and pulling out the baby in breech position could tear the uterus. A tear in the uterus could cause a mother to bleed to death in ten minutes (Willke 1-6). Please think about the consequences of an abortion before you make that life changing
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome During pregnancy what a mother puts into her body has a great effect on the fetus. While some mothers take precautions, others are careless such as drinking alcohol. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a serious health problem that tragically affects its victims and their families, but it is completely preventable. The center for disease control studies have shown that 0.2 to 1.5 cases of fetal alcohol syndrome occur for every 1,000 live births in the United States. Fetal alcohol syndrome is growth, mental, and physical problems that may occur in a baby when a mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy.