P2- Potential effects of life factors and life events on the development of an individual. Genetic Asthma-Adolescence Asthma could affect Kate physically because she might not be able to exercise as much and do activities that involve a lot of exercise because of her getting out of breath and having to take breaks to prevent an asthma attack. Asthma could affect Kate intellectually because she could miss out on important learning if she is at doctors’ appointments or if she has an asthma attack and has to leave school, and she could miss out on important information that could affect her grades in the future. Asthma could affect Kate emotionally because asthma may make Kate feel like she isn’t good enough or that she is too unfit so she could give up on exercise or anything that gets her asthma going. Asthma could affect Kate socially because she may not get to see her friends as much as she would like because of activities that involve exercise such as swimming.
Lesson 2 Essay During your pregnancy there are many hazardous agents that should be avoided at all costs in order to prevent birth defects and disorders. These agents are known as teratogens and can have a negative impact on your unborn child. Teratogens can include prescription and nonprescription drugs, alcohol, tobacco, environmental pollution, illegal drugs, infectious diseases and radiation. Illegal drugs, such as cocaine, heroin, and methadone, can cause very serious and permanent physical and mental defects. Illicit use of these drugs can lead to low birth weight, breathing difficulties, death, and of course the possibility of the baby being born addicted to the drug.
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.
Reduction of uncertainty Both parents and children may be anxious about their uncertain future. Genetic testing, even if confirming the presence of disease, may remove the uncertainty and allow parents the opportunity to confront the issues directly. When test results are favorable, psychological benefits may accrue to both parents and children. 2. Alteration of self-image Children with genetic diseases may suffer a loss of self-esteem during a critical period when children's self-identity is developing.
Motherhood is considered to be a great happiness for any woman. However having a baby may also lead to certain health problems that future mothers are worried about. Among them are hair loss and fragile nails, sore nipples, acidity and gas problems, swollen feet, and weight gain. Another negative consequence of child birth may be pelvic floor dysfunction. This term covers a sagging uterus, urinary incontinence and sexual problems.
Jordan Young Child Development Period 5 Smoking while pregnant During a pregnancy you can make many choices, for yourself, and your baby. One of those decisions should not be smoking. If you smoke while you are pregnant it has many effects on your baby, before and after the birth. It retards the growth along with the brain development. It impairs the breathing after birth, and increases the likeliness of prematurity.
There are many ways in which a teenage pregnancy can be prevented. The most popular solution would be NOT to have sex as a teen. Having “safe sex” is another way to prevent a pregnancy of a teen. Making sure that all teens have the access of a sexual education class in their early years, such as in middle school will help in detouring them from wanting to have sex, especially after being educated about what happens when someone has sex. As well as knowing the facts of how it can change their lives forever.
Smoking and your baby Not only is smoking harmful to you, it's also harmful to your baby during pregnancy. When you smoke during pregnancy, your baby is exposed to dangerous chemicals like nicotine, carbon monoxide and tar. These chemicals can lessen the amount of oxygen that your baby gets. Oxygen is very important for helping your baby grow healthy. Smoking can also damage your baby's lungs.
According to epigenetics though, the mother’s lifestyle even before she is pregnant can affect the health of the baby throughout their whole life and even on to their children. If the theory of epigenetics is proven to be true, it should drastically improve the lifestyles that most people currently have. I believe that people would try harder to be healthy by exercising, eating healthier, and staying away from bad habits like smoking and drinking if they thought it would affect their children and grandchildren. Most people today know that some of the things they do are not healthy but have the mindset that they are only hurting their self so it is nobody’s business. The process of manipulating epigenetic marks in the lab to suppress
There is also evidence to suggest that passive smoking may cause lung cancer. Smoking during pregnancy can hinder to the growth of the fetus and may even result in death. Another reason smoking should be banned is that it disturbs the environment. The smoke of cigarette adhere everything around it. Smokers usually have smelled hair, breath, clothes, and, if they smoke indoors, a smelly room.