Admission cardiotocography This essay will demonstrate evidence for the midwifery management of admission cardiotocography (CTG) and how this affects women’s choice. Fetal heart monitoring has been practised for centuries. The first person to document the fetal beat was Phillipe LeGaust in 1650 placing the ear directly to the abdomen of the pregnant woman. In the UK‚ Ferguson was the first person to describe it in 1827. In 1976‚ the French physician Dr. A. Pinard designed the fetal stethoscope
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Abbie W. English 101 February 20‚ 2014 Midwifery “Birth‚ what a wonderful and beautiful moment.” Everything about this quote is so true. Not counting the 9 months of being pregnant and the insane hours of labor‚ birth is an amazing thing. Bringing another human being into the world is such an amazing and exciting thought! Without the help of doctors‚ nurses‚ and midwives‚ birth would be even harder than it already is. They make sure that you are as comfortable as possible and make sure that
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centres nationwide. The scheme gives maternal and newborn child health a much-needed impetus by offering babies a good start in life and improving the well being of mothers. Training Midwives recruited to the scheme undergo refresher training at midwifery schools and clinics. Training focuses on life-saving skills and managing childhood illnesses. Collaborative effort Importantly‚ the initiative involves the three tiers of government and brings in strategic partners. The Federal Government and states
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Cited: Anderson‚ Rondi E. and Anderson‚ David A. “The Cost Effectiveness of Home Birth.” Journal of nurse-Midwifery 44.1 (1999): 1-21. Print. The Boston Women’s Health Book Collective. Our bodies‚ ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth. New York: Touchstone‚ a Division of Simon and Schuster‚ Inc.‚ 2008. 177-79. Print. Buckley‚ Sarah J. “The Hidden Risks of Epidurals.”
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My interests in midwifery began when my mother spoke about her career as a midwife. I remember having conversations about the critical care provided by midwifes and the challenges faced in a developing country (Nigeria). Years later‚ I am able to have discussions on current research by Dike P on the Birth Practices of Nigerian women in the UK. I like to gain current knowledge in the midwifery field by reading journals from British Journal of Midwives. My passion of caring for others and my interest
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Claire Olsen Composition 1 Paper 5 MW 2:50pm The Benefits of Midwifery‚ Or Why You Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Doctor We often look at forward progress as the most beneficial direction to take in life. That which is newer is seen as “better.” We’re reaching a point where cell phones are getting so small‚ that a phone’s buttons are often too small for those with larger fingers. We so often convince ourselves that we must have the newest and the latest‚ and that that which is antiquated is inferior
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Quilty_Lisa_MIDW127 Page 1 of 6 Midwifery models of care monitor the physical‚ psychological and social aspects of women throughout childbearing years. Technological advances reflect differing opinions of physicians where intervening measures take choices out of women’s hands during birth‚ often neglecting needs turning a natural process into a medical procedure. This essay looks at choices offered to women in westernized countries choosing midwifery models‚ in stark contrast to an experience
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It was witnessing the birth of a baby at twenty five weeks that despite being overwhelmingly shocking and upsetting convinced me beyond doubt that midwifery is the career I wanted to pursue. Being able to build a relationship with a woman throughout postnatal and antenatal care is something that seems very rewarding to me. I recognise that midwifery is about having confidence in your understanding of the woman’s body‚ being able to reassure and relax them. Biology has given me an insight into
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Reflective Essay The aim of this essay is to prove an understanding of my perception of reflection and how reflective practice impacts on the clinical environment and the learning process. The essay is based on my practice and training in the cardiac ward during my Foundation degree in Health and Social Care. I have selected 5 extracts from my Reflective Journal concerning a patient experiencing shortness of breath which led to a cardiac arrest. In order to be able to use this situation for my
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that Midwifery is undoubtedly an influential part of the society we operate in; contributing significantly to the individualised care of childbearing women. Midwives not only provide care to women at a pivotal time in their life; but also support them during an empowering transition from woman to mother. I believe that I have the personable skills‚ attention to detail and professional attributes that will successfully enable me to guide women through this life changing experience. Midwifery allows
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