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Gender, Sexuality, andHIV/AIDS
by: rika, 2 pagesG ENDER , S EXUALITY , AND HIV/AIDS G G G G G ender refers to societal beliefs about the roles and responsibilities that ...
Dos and Don'ts for pregnancy
by: shinta, 2 pagesEat this. Don't eat that. Do this. Don't do that. Pregnant women are bombarded with Dos and Don'ts. It's tough to keep it all straight. Pregnancy Dos are listed below. The ...
Pregnancy in Gastrointestinal Disorders
by: shinta, 81 pagesP regnant women are susceptible to a host of bowel disturbances such as constipation, diarrhea, and fecal incontinence at rates similar to that of the general popula-
Healthy Eating during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
by: shinta, 26 pagesThis booklet provides information for mothers on what to eat during pregnancy and lactation. A healthy diet is essential during this period and the booklet provides information on food ...
What Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women Should Know About H1N1 Virus
by: shinta, 2 pagesWhat is this new flu virus? This new H1N1 flu virus (formerly referred to as “swine flu”) was first detected in people in April 2009 in the United States. This virus is ...
Water Therapy as a Powerful Tool during Labor and Birth
by: shinta, 2 pagesSafe, effective pain relief is high on the priority list for most pregnant women. Warm water (hydrotherapy) is an inexpensive, readily available tool for reducing labor pain. In the ...
Vaginal Birth
by: shinta, 8 pagesIn this pregnancy a decision needs to be made whether to try and deliver your baby vaginally, or whether to have another caesarean section. Approximately 70% of women who have had a ...
Joint Policy Statement on Normal Childbirth
by: shinta, 3 pagesIn the past quarter century, maternity care has undergone significant changes; today the use of technology in birth has become the norm, which is noticeable in the rise in medical ...
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC)
by: shinta, 8 pagesThis leaflet will explain what a VBAC is, what the risks and benefits are, and will answer some of your questions. What is a VBAC? ‘VBAC’ is short for ...
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean -- What Are the Issues?
by: shinta, 7 pagesFor most of the prior century, the adage, "Once a cesarean, Always a cesarean" has been the rule of reason adhered to by most delivering physicians. During the late 1970's many women ...
