Category: Pregnancy

  • Nutritional Requirements During Pregnancy

    Table of Contents Introduction Nutritional Requirements during Pregnancy The Physiology and Psychology of Pregnancy Factors that Affect Nutrition During Pregnancy Food Properties Individual Factors Environmental Factors Conclusion References Introduction Nutrition and pregnancy are the terms that are closely related to each other. The foods that a woman eats during her pregnancy have some effects on…

  • Healthy Nutrition During Pregnancy

    Introduction The type of food a woman consumes during pregnancy is very important because it is the babys main source of nourishment, and as a result, it determines the health of the baby. Health experts recommend that a pregnant woman chooses healthy foods that supply the necessary nutrients required for the optimum growth and development…

  • Adolescent Pregnancy in the USA

    Teen pregnancy in the US is a major problem that impacts society in many ways. Adolescent pregnancy leads to serious health problems and underachievement in school for the teens and an increase in public expenditure for the government (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2019). The key factors contributing to the issue are poverty…

  • The Issue of Adolescent Pregnancy as a Major Social Problem

    The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) appreciates the challenges attributed to teenage pregnancy. Consequently, it has established laws that require governments and societies to look after boys and girls until they become adults. Sedgh, Finer, Bankole, Eilers, and Singh (2015) assert that any deviation from CRC principles and objectives is treated as…

  • A Qualitative Study of Pregnancy and Maternal Mortality in the US

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Methods Results Discussion Conclusion References Abstract This paper explores how women endanger their pregnancies by their behaviors and what barriers to healthy lifestyles they encounter. Qualitative research using a semi-structured interview with a recent mother was conducted. The findings show that pregnancies are threatened by an unhealthy diet and physical…

  • Teenage Pregnancies Reduction in Local Community

    Table of Contents Introduction Research Question Conclusion References Introduction The primary research question that the study will address is, What is the preferred intervention to reduce the rate of teen pregnancies in the local community? This question can be answered using a qualitative methodology to review both primary and secondary data. For instance, secondary data…

  • Nutritional Support During Pregnancy

    Introduction There is a variety of changes that transform a womans body during pregnancy. The nutritional pattern followed by the mother will affect both her and her babys health. Eating healthy is an essential requirement during pregnancy. It is also important to stick to a balanced diet so as to comply with an adequate nutritional…

  • Discussion: Care Plans for Pregnancy

    The preparation for pregnancy can be frustrating for a woman, and the role of a nurse is to provide significant assistance to the patient in this process. In the first case study, a 25-year-old female comes to the office on 1-15-13 and states that her home pregnancy test was positive. The patient also reports that…

  • Implanon Failure Resulting in Ectopic Pregnancy

    Table of Contents Introduction Definitions Signs of Ectopic Pregnancy, Diagnosis, and Treatment Conclusion References Introduction In recent years the rapid increase in global population and turn it has come to be a global issue. There have therefore been several devised ways to curb this problem of overpopulation through various method which has proved of great…

  • Teen Pregnancy and Single Young Mothers

    Teen pregnancy in Los Angeles (LA) is on the rampant increase and measures must be taken to prevent this (LA Health, 2010, p 4). Having the highest rates in the United States, the report shows that four girls of 14-years old out of four state that the first sexual intercourse was unwanted or even involuntary…