The Dangers of Postpartum Hemorrhage Abstract This paper discusses the risks associated with postpartum hemorrhaging. Postpartum hemorrhage is an issue that currently accounts for approximately 25-35% of maternal deaths worldwide (Altenstadt‚ Hukkelhoven‚ Roosmalen‚ & Bloemenkamp‚ 2013). Recent research has indicated that uterine atony is the leading cause of postpartum hemorrhage. Postpartum hemorrhage can result in severe maternal morbidity such as hysterectomy‚ hypovolemic shock‚
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POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION Vedros A new baby‚ a new family member is usually a very exciting thing. Although many changing are taking place in mom and dad’s life‚ normally these are all good and positive things‚ and they are overjoyed with excitement. However‚ many mothers begin to experience scary negative feelings soon after the birth or their baby. This condition‚ if extreme‚ is called Postpartum Depression. Postpartum Depression is a terrible disorder because it can affect the mother’s health
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Introduction What is Postpartum Depression Having a baby should be one of the happiest and most important events in a woman’s life. However‚ although life with a new baby can be both thrilling and rewarding‚ it can also be a difficult and quite stressful task. Most women make the transition without great difficulty‚ yet some women experience considerable complexity that may manifest itself as a postpartum psychiatric disorder (O’hara‚ Hoffman‚ Philips‚ & Wright‚ 1992). Many physical and emotional
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Alexis Incantalupo Child Psychology DSL Prenatal Advice Professor Guallini 2/5/13 Congratulations on your first baby! This means that your husband’s sperm cell has successfully fertilized your egg cell! I understand that you are worried about potential problems throughout your pregnancy. Pregnancy can be a nerve-racking experience for any first time parent. These parents may worry about something going wrong while carrying a child such as the baby’s health‚ or they may worry about something
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Memorandum To: Prominent Pat‚ Human Resources Manager‚ Atlanta Region From: John Q Student‚ Assistant Human Resources Manager‚ Atlanta Region Date: 8/17/2013 Re: Five Human Resources Concerns Region-wide Hello Ms. Pat‚ please accept this memo in response to your email regarding some recent human resources issues that have occurred within the Atlanta Region Cost Club stores. Confidential Message I: Discharges at the Anderson Cost Club Store The store in Anderson‚ being located in a right-to-work
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mentally and physically‚ and it is natural to experience joy one minute and feeling depressed the next. These mood swings can be known as “baby blues” and usually‚ subside after birth. However‚ some women aren’t so lucky‚ and the feelings of depression dwell and don’t go away. This is when it is referred to as postpartum depression. Women aren’t the only ones who can suffer from this‚ new fathers as well may be susceptible. Postpartum depression describes maternal depression occurring after birth
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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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Prenatal Development: The Stages and Risks of Prenatal Development Ivy Tech University Jaime Heineman Pregnancy is an exciting time for the mother as well as her friends and family. It is an experience which has every emotion you can think of: joy‚ fear‚ curiosity‚ anxiety‚ and expectation. It is natural to be excited and afraid at the same time. Many expecting mothers are aware of the things they need to do and the things that they should avoid in order for their baby to grow and
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February 13‚ 2013 TO: Mr. Thomas Electro‚ CEO of Electronica FROM: Bob Knight SUBJECT: System Compliance Training Project Overview The core of Electronica has always been electronics and technology‚ without these there would be no innovation or progress in today’s economy. The constant evolution of technology gives organizations the edge on the market and allows the company to lead the pack in technology. Once you start to see the economy as an evolving
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Postpartum Hemorrhage Introduction Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a significantly life-threatening complication that can occur after both vaginal and caesarean births (Ricci & Kyle‚ 2009). Simpson and Creehan (2008) define PPH as the amount of blood loss after vaginal birth‚ usually more than 500mL‚ or after a caesarean birth‚ normally more than 1000mL. However‚ the definition is arbitrary‚ attributed to the fact that loss of blood during birth is intuitive and widely inaccurate (Ricci & Kyle‚ 2009)
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