PART I 1. What were Semmelweis’ initial observations? Answer: Semmelweis’ initial observation was the death rate of women after childbirth. 2. What was the problem at hand? Answer: The problem at hand was more women were dying after childbirth in the ward with male physicians and fewer were dying in the female physician ward. 3. What possible explanatory story might Semmelweis come up with? Answer: An explanatory story that Semmelweis might come up with could be that the women physicians
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hospital function has not changed nevertheless‚ technological and scientific progress has made possible treatment approaches that everyone taught it was impossible in the last century. Improved surgical techniques‚ safer use of anesthesia‚ and safer childbirth procedures are some great examples of that evolution in medicine from now to the past century. Today‚ almost everyone take anesthesia for granted and they also think that without local or complete analgesia a surgery cannot perform. Anesthetics
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goal was to produce a study/research in which humanity (through what one experienced) was represented in its’ relation to PPD. Components of the Theory The use of Beck’s theory on PPD is a relevant tool for any provider‚ whether midwife‚ childbirth educator‚ or nurse‚ to enhance the care provided to pregnant and postpartum clientele. Providers that interact with this particular clientele for a limited time need to be diligent to recognize signs and symptoms of PPD. Not only do providers
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conceives of and uses technology reflects and perpetuates the value and belief system that underlies it. Pregnancy and childbirth is a crucial time in a woman’s life for her to explore empowerment. For an example‚ one of the books that I read this quarter in the Conceptual Frameworks for Women’s Health course by Robbie Davis-Floyd (2004)‚ has written a brilliant feminist analysis of childbirth rites of passage in American culture. These rites‚ she argues take away women’s power over their bodies‚ naturally
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it. A second reason as to why abortion is considered an injustice is because it is unsafe. Not only is it permanently harmful to the baby‚ but it can be just as harmful to the mother as well. In fact‚ abortion is 4 times more dangerous than childbirth. Abortion increases the chance of maternal death in later pregnancies‚ and increases the mother’s chance by 60 times to die from natural causes. Abortion can also produce serious medical problems‚ such as a coma‚ cervical and liver cancer‚ infections
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hospitals turned into businesses and who actually benefits from the medicalization and the money that is made. We could see women giving birth naturally at home and others in hospitals and what has happened to women throughout the years in regards to childbirth. Also‚ doctors and midwives are interviewed which gives us a perspective from both sides. Before watching this film‚ I did not know about the “designer birth” which consists in scheduling deliveries and C-sections. This showed me how women prefer
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as a veritable panacea for dealing with the pain of childbirth. It is true that most women experience pain during the course of labor. This pain can be intense and very real‚ even for those who have prepared for it. But pain is only one of many possible sensations and experiences that characterize the experience of giving birth. Barbara Katz Rothman‚ a sociologist who studies birth in America‚ writes that in the medical management of childbirth‚ the experience of the mother is viewed by physicians
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eligible parent and 1 eligible siblings OR 2 eligible siblings. 7. Exclusions under Major Medical Expenses: Those in connection with pregnancy or resulting to childbirth or pre-natal or postnatal care except that in the case of (a) severe medical or surgical complications arising out of/or on the occasion of pregnancy or childbirth‚ (b) ectopic pregnancy‚ or (c) Cesarean section‚ the charges shall not b excluded if they otherwise qualify as Covered Expenses and if the pregnancy commenced while
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This type of depression occurs within the first 12 Weeks after childbirth. Depression is more prevalent between the ages of 18 and 44. This range of years is also the range for childbearing years. In other countries the prevalence rates for postpartum depression are 21% for Arab women‚ 11% for Indian women‚ 11.2% for
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The Pros and Cons of Home Birth The demand for natural child birth and giving birth outside of the hospital setting is increasing in the United States. However it is a topic that remains controversial. There is no shortage of glowing stories from happy mothers of safely home birthed babies‚ but there are horror stories as well. Planned home births are generally considered safe for healthy women with low risk pregnancies being attended by certified nurse midwifes with a good system in place for
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