The purpose of this assignment is to explore the issue surrounding screening and examination of the new born from birth. The article will look at why we perform this examination following birth and will pay particular attention to the examination of the eye. It is documented that the purpose of the first examination of the new born is to confirm normality and to provide reassurance to the parents (MacKeith‚ 1995‚ Hall‚ 1999) and also to identify any apparent physical abnormality (Buston and Durward
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been found that on its own prenatal ultrasound exposure is not a cause of autism. Although previously performed studies reported a link between autism and ultrasound exposure the results have not been replicated. More recently performed studies have found that those exposed to ultrasound prenatally have the same risk of developing autism as those unexposed. Based on the results of such research studies as Grether et al. and Stalberg et al. it is recommended that prenatal ultrasound use be continued
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Prenatal care is medical care for pregnant woman and is important for a healthy pregnancy. Its key components include regular checkups and prenatal testing‚ eating healthfully‚ exercising‚ and beginning as soon as one knows she is pregnant. During her pregnancy‚ a woman should see her doctor about once each month for the first six months of pregnancy‚ then every two weeks for the seventh and eighth month of pregnancy‚ and then every week until her baby is born. However‚ if a woman is over 35
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Tsunamis‚ the ins and outs What is a tsunami? Tsunamis (Japanese for “Harbor Wave”) are series of waves that are characterized by their massive wavelengths‚ often about 120 miles long‚ whereas a normal wave has one of about 333 feet‚ and destruction that they bring when they hit land. They are often called tidal waves‚ but incorrectly so. They have virtually nothing to do with the tides. Tsunamis can range from a few feet in height to over a hundred feet
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Prenatal and Postpartum Britani O. Sanders University of Phoenix PSY/280 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT September 10‚ 2013 Tod Holman Abstract This paper explores the true importance of proper diet‚ exercise‚ and relaxation is essential for the correct development of a fetus and pertinent to the health and comfort of the mother. Establishing a routine and maintaining a safe and effective plan for a mother and future mother to have a successful birth process
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major concern in today’s society and methods of treatment need to be developed further. This paper will discuss some of the most common neurological disorders in newborns as well as touch on some of the rarer‚ but just as important disorders. Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is one of the most common neurological disorders in newborns. It is characterized by bleeding inside or around the ventricles. These are the spaces in the brain containing the cerebral spinal fluid. Intraventricular hemorrhage
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OF BASIC NURSING PART C – Nursing Throughout the Life Cycle CHAPTERS: Unit 10 The High-Risk Newborn New Terminology ABO incompatibility anencephaly choanal atresia cleft lip cleft palate congenital endotracheal tube epispadias erythroblastosis fetalis esophageal atresia exstrophy galactosemia high-risk newborn hydrocephalus hyperbilirubinemia hypospadias New Terminology‚ cont. imperforate
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Prenatal and Postpartum Scenario Lauren M. Phillips PSY/280 Professor Plunkett May 14‚ 2015 Prenatal and Postpartum Scenario There is not set way to raise a child. Every child will have different needs from their family and it is a journey for both parties. This is just a few key elements that are vital to raising a new child that will be vital to a healthy development. Don’t panic though‚ many will come to find that a lot of these things will come naturally. Bonding Bonding is an essential aspect
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Prenatal and Postpartum Scenario Due Week 1 Day 6 Follow the instructions below to submit your memo for the Week 1 Individual Assignment. 1. Save this template to your computer. 2. Type your advice in the shaded boxes below to each of the women described in the scenario provided in the syllabus. 3. Resave this completed form to your computer. 4. Attach the saved form to your reply when you turn in your template in the Assignments section of the Class room tab. Margaret has entered
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