About one in five babies are now delivered in this manner. There are obvious situations where a Caesarean section is the only choice for the obstetrician. These include a baby that is presenting side on instead of head first, a placenta that is over the birth canal, a severely ill mother, a distressed [...]
Child Birth - Forceps and ventouse delivery
Posted on 13 November 2007
If a baby is slow in coming through the birth canal, or becomes stuck, it is necessary to ensure that the baby is delivered as quickly as possible, often within a few seconds. In these situations forceps or a vacuum device (ventouse) may be attached to the baby’s head. Forceps may also be used to [...]
Child Birth Course - Stages
Posted on 13 November 2007
Course :
Early stages
You notice that you have lost some fluid, as you have ruptured the membranes around the baby, and labour should start very soon. The Branxton-Hicks contractions (the contractions that occur in the last six weeks or so of pregnancy) wake you more than usual. Soon after the membranes rupture you can feel the [...]
Child Birth
Posted on 12 November 2007
Other names :
Labour, confinement, accouchment.
Types :
May be natural through the vagina, interventional through the vagina (eg: forceps, ventouse), or interventional by Caesarean section. Other rarely used techniques exist.
Investigations :
Ultrasound probes monitor the baby’s heart rate during labour. Monitors may also check the mother’s blood pressure and pulse.
Complications :
Birth is a very natural act, [...]
Cervical Cancer
Posted on 11 November 2007
Other names :
Carcinoma of the cervix
Introduction :
Cancer of the cervix, which is where the womb (uterus) opens into the vagina.
Cause :
Cancer of the cervix is more common in women who have multiple sexual partners, and much more common in women who have been infected with the human pappiloma virus, which causes genital warts. [...]
Baby’s first feeding routine
Posted on 10 November 2007
Baby’s first feeding routine
A flexible routine is required. No two babies are the same and a baby will not necessarily conform to a mothers’ schedule or indeed to the anticipated four hourly pattern.
Baby should feed often and be comfortable at the breast.
Feeding times vary in the first few weeks at between six to eight times [...]
Breastfeeding
Posted on 09 November 2007
Why is breastfeeding considered the preferable method for feeding a newborn?
Breast milk is a complex and living fluid and discoveries continue to be made about its unique properties.
Breastfeeding is considered the best start in life because it:
Provides all the nutrients in the ideal [...]
Children's Health
Hello world!
Posted on 22 September 2007
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
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Hello world!
Posted on 22 September 2007
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
Cosmetic Medicine
Clindamycin for Acne
Posted on 25 October 2007
I had a bad case of acne on my chin. I have been given Clindamycin cream to heal it. Can you tell me what this does to the pimple? Will my acne scars be permanent?
Pimples are infected oil glands in the skin. Clindamycin is an antibiotic that is designed to kill the bacteria [...]
Diseases
Advice for allergy suffers
Posted on 08 October 2007
some antihistamines medications cause drowsiness so avoid driving, working machinery or drinking alcohol.
clean and vacuum areas like the bedroom often. Dusting is best done with a damp cloth, so that the dust is collected rather than spread around.
wash bedlinen in hot water and hang to dry in sunlight.
eliminate suspect foods.
avoid keeping furry pets indoors especially [...]
Men's Health
Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Posted on 06 September 2007
In the treatment of erectile dysfunction, psychosexual counselling is often useful. Exercises that improve a man’s confidence and hence his erection may be carried out alone or with his partner. However, many men are eager for treatments that are quick - such as penile injection therapy or oral medications. A relatively painless injection into [...]
Treatments
Allergy Treatment
Posted on 08 October 2007
Treatment
antihistamines are anti-allergy drugs that stop the release of histamine, preventing symptoms from occurring.
nasal and optical decongestants shrink the swollen blood vessels of the nose and eyes, relieving the symptoms of swelling and irritation.
topical creams soothe, moisturise and relieve the itchy, burning sensation common to allergy affected skin. Some are antiseptic or anti-inflammatory and [...]
Women's Health
Natural Hormone Replacement for Woman
Posted on 29 September 2007
Natural Hormone Replacement (HRT) for Women
Natural hormone replacement (NHR) applies some much needed common sense and logic to the controversial subject of hormone replacement. The basic principle of NHR is that if hormones need replacing, then they should be replaced, as far as possible, with the identical hormones, and that the natural [...]
Women's Health
Caesarean section
Posted on 14 November 2007
About one in five babies are now delivered in this manner. There are obvious situations where a Caesarean section is the only choice for the obstetrician. These include a baby that is presenting side on instead of head first, a placenta that is over the birth canal, a severely ill mother, a distressed [...]
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