HYPERTROPHIC PYLORIC STENOSIS: It is the type obstruction that is common on infants where by the antra muscle at the orifice of pylorus hypertrophy and causes obstruction (BONTRAGER‚ 2014). Symptoms of HPS starts showing up within three to six weeks after birth and in rare case for babies at the age of older than 3 month (STAFF‚ 2012). This may include projectile vomiting after feedings‚ acute pain‚ distension of stomach‚ and in prolonged delay in diagnosis can lead to dehydration‚ abdominal pain
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The rights of a fetus/embryo can be controversial which allows for the discussion to expand. Human rights are defined by stating that “[e]veryone’s right to life shall be protected by law” (Goldman‚ 2015). Now when applying this to a human all is well and everything is socially accepted‚ individuals know their boundaries and they are respected. Transitioning this to a fetus the situation gets blurred and controversy about how to distinguish whether an embryo/fetus is a human being‚ is brought up
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Penile Zipper Entrapment‚ Pediatric Penis skin trapped in a zipper is a common injury for young boys. It happens more often among boys who are not circumcised or are not wearing underwear. Sometimes the penis pulls away from the zipper‚ causing a skin tear or bruise. Other times the penis gets stuck inside the zipper (entrapment). If your child’s penis gets trapped in a zipper‚ do not try to remove it yourself. It must be removed by a health care provider. Before freeing your child’s penis‚ your
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Introduction Shoulder dystocia is when a baby’s shoulders get stuck at the opening of the vagina after the head is delivered during labor. Shoulder dystocia is a medical emergency. It can cause serious injury to both the baby and the mother. Who is at risk for shoulder dystocia? This condition is more likely to develop if: The mother has diabetes. The mother has a very small pelvis. The mother has a deformed pelvis. The mother is obese. The mother is of advanced age. The mother has a history of shoulder
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What is an omphalocele? By Jonas Wilson‚ Ing. Med. Omphalocele‚ which is also referred to as exomphalos‚ is a rare congenital defect of the abdominal wall. The defect manifests as a protrusion of the infant’s bowels‚ liver and various abdominal organs through an opening in the muscles near the umbilical cord. As a result‚ these babies tend to have a belly button that sticks out. Omphalocele is estimated to occur in approximately 1 in every 4000 – 7000 births and more than 6 out of every 10
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Turner Syndrome is when a baby girl is born with only one complete X chromosome instead of two X chromosome. Scientist are not really sure what causes the other X or Y chromosome disappears but‚ they are certain that it disappears when the baby is conceived inside the womb. Girls with Turner Syndrome are usually diagnosed at a young age or at birth. When baby girls are born with a webbed neck‚ a broad chest‚ widely spaced nipples‚ or heart problems they are tested for TS. Girls with TS only
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Since there are many types of different abortions. They should technically be done during a certain trimester. The two main types of medical procedures that are done during the first trimester is Methotrexate and Misoprostol (MTX). This is used up to the first seven weeks of pregnancy. You have the option to receive an intramuscular methotrexate on day one. Those that want a vagina tablet or suppository can take so on either day three to four or day five to seven. According to NCBI‚ “ of the 282
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Pregnancy Week 34 Okay‚ now that you are in your thirty fourth week of pregnancy‚ be rest assured that all this pain and discomfort is yet to fizz off soon. With much more discomfort setting in for the week‚ the visits to the doctor increase as he or she might be preparing you for the labor. An array of medical examinations is likely to be a part of your week at the moment where the doctor would deduce the need for medications which would avoid complications at the labor. Thus‚ along with this week
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If you are thinking about having a baby or you’re already expecting‚ you might be under the impression chiropractic adjustments aren’t an option during pregnancy. Broeg Chiropractic and Nutrition Center in Florence‚ KY‚ wants you to know prenatal and postnatal chiropractic care can be beneficial for both you and the baby. Their chiropractors are educated and trained to treat women during pregnancy‚ avoiding adjustments that put too much pressure on the belly. There are even special adjustable tables
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Critical Thinking Assignment Delivery Methods I am currently 33 weeks pregnant and will be giving birth to my second child‚ soon in about three weeks. I have a high-risk pregnancy due to my blood type‚ which is RH negative‚ and I also have what is called big c antibodies. I go in for monitoring at least every week and sometimes more then once. So far my baby and I are doing great‚ but there is still a chance that a blood transfusion may be needed and that the baby still may need to come earlier
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