Every individual possesses an abundance of knowledge. This knowledge is what we know about ourselves and what we know about the world around us. Such knowledge shapes and underpins the way we interact with others on all levels. Firstly‚ this essay will explore my own sources of knowledge about midwifery with a focus on my culture and its importance as well as‚ social and philosophical influences to my understandings. Secondly‚ I will provide a deep discussion about my personal midwifery philosophy
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The Business of Being Born Reflection The Business of Being Born was an important informational film. I learned a lot about midwifes and the hospital setting. Midwifes are important for women to have when delivering a baby. I think it is good to have a natural birth. When having a natural birth at home you are more comfortable and you don’t have to worry about the drugs and side affects the doctors give in the hospital setting. Women get to choose their midwifes and form a relationship with the
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many colleges all across the world to choose from. According to information listed in an unbiased top ten list‚ one of the best universities for this major is UAB‚ The University of Alabama at Birmingham‚ in Birmingham‚ Alabama (ratings). The Obstetrics and Gynecology department is dedicated in being the highest qualified clinical‚ research and training program (uab.edu). Obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Chemistry and a license to practice medicine from the State of Medical Board is
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Within this assignment I am going to look at the main nutritional needs for pregnant women and adolescents and discuss the similarities and differences between their nutritional requirements. [1] Firstly‚ the nutrients needed by pregnant women are Vitamin A‚ Vitamin D‚ Vitamin E‚ Vitamin C‚ Vitamin B – (B1‚ B2‚ B3 & B6)‚ Folic Acid (B9)‚ Calcium‚ Iron‚ Protein‚ zinc. (2011) Vitamin A is needed for the baby and mother need because it helps to develop bones and teeth. The pregnant mother must
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What people need to know about abortions? An abortion is a termination of a pregnancy at a certain amount of weeks. People will learn what an abortions. There is two different kinds of abortions. Everyone will know what the complications are that come with a TOP. The side effects and if there is any long term complications after the procedure is done. In this paper everyone will learn everything that they need to know about abortions by the time they read the whole paper. The two methods of termination
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In this essay I will discuss what privacy and dignity of women and their families in the everyday work of a midwife means‚ and why it is so important. As an obligation of confidentiality set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (2008)‚ names of trusts and individuals will not be mentioned in this essay. The NMC code of conduct (2008) states that as a midwife one must “make the care of people your first concern‚ treating them as individuals and respecting their dignity.” Without this‚ midwives
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Prenatal and Postpartum Scenario Mindy Donaldson PSY 280 April 17‚ 2015 6- Month Pregnant Woman MEMO To: 6- month Pregnant Woman From: Mindy Donaldson Date: April 17‚ 2015 Re: Daily Activity List The following is a daily activity list for the 6 month developmental pregnancy timeline‚ this consist of three activities if done daily can have a positive effect on your pregnancy and your infant’s future development. What a baby looks like and how it acts‚ to an extent are determined by
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Who Guideline Analysis In order to do a WHO guideline analysis‚ one must first understand who the World Health Organization is and what the guidelines are. The World Health Organization consists of 194 member states and provides leadership authority on global health issues within the United Nations. (WHO‚ 2013) One of their core functions is to develop evidence-informed global guidelines that will help improve the health and well being of the world population. The guidelines‚ in general‚ are
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Concept Analysis of Medical Malpractice Concept Analysis of Medical Malpractice The phrase medical malpractice is everywhere; we see it make front page news and top stories; we hear about it on the radio and at social gatherings; we read books on it in school and are warned about it at work. Medical malpractice is important to nursing because it affects patient outcomes; liability insurance and medical insurance reimbursement; nurses’ and hospital reputations and ratings. A closer examination
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Preterm labor is defined as the presence of uterine contractions of sufficient frequency and intensity to effect progressive effacement and dilation of the cervix prior to term gestation (between 20 and 37 wk). Preterm labor precedes almost half of preterm births and preterm birth occurs in approximately 12% of pregnancies and is the leading cause of neonatal mortality in the United States.[1‚ 2] In addition‚ preterm birth accounts for 70% of neonatal morbidity‚ mortality‚ and health care dollars
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