Essays about: "postpartum women"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 25 essays containing the words postpartum women.

1. 21. Postpartum Haemorrhage in Humanitarian Crises : Obstacles and facilitators to the adoption of the non-pneumatic anti-shock garment (NASG) into humanitarian settings

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Clare Lofthouse; [2014]
   Keywords : postpartum haemorrhage; complex emergency; humanitarian; non-pneumatic anti-shock garment; innovation; diffusion;

   Abstract : In 2013 around 289,000 women died from what was categorised as maternal complications. This figure is likely to be higher as only 40% of the world has an adequately function health reporting system (WHO et al 2014, p.1). Severe bleeding causes around 27% of all maternal deaths; this is the single biggest threat to pregnancy and childbirth. READ MORE

3. 22. Fighting obesity during pregnancy - A qualitative study of women's experiences of making lifestyle changes during pregnancy

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsa

   Author : Mette Mølgaard Pedersen; [2014]
   Keywords : lifestyle intervention; gestational diabetes; lifestyle changes; gestational weight gain; postpartum period; risks; pregnancy complications; Female; maternal; pregnancy; obesity; prevention; qualitative; content analysis; Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Background: Obesity among women of childbearing age is a rising public health concern due to risks of adverse outcomes and long-term obesity for the mother and child. Addressing maternal obesity through effective lifestyle interventions is important and understanding the challenges that accompany successful behaviour change may assist in ensuring long-term health benefits. READ MORE

4. 23. Pelvic floor, prolapse and vaginal birth - A search in medical literature for anatomical repair descriptions of acute obstetrical tears and a study on primiparous women in the delivery room with focus on cysto- and/or rectoceles.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Läkarutbildningen

   Author : Camilla Rosberg; [2012]
   Keywords : Pelvic floor; Prolapse; Vaginal birth; Medical; Anatomical; Repair; Obstetrical; Tears; Primiparous; Delivery room; Cystoceles; Rectoceles.; Medicine and Health Sciences; Biology and Life Sciences;

   Abstract : BACKGROUND: It is well-known that pelvic organ prolapses and perineal tears can be a consequence of vaginal birth. Seven thousand women undergo surgery for pelvic organ prolapses in Sweden every year. READ MORE

5. 24. SAFFRON FOR A FAIR BABY TRADITIONAL CHILDBEARING BELIEFS AND PRACTICES AMONG WOMEN IN TAMIL NADU, INDIA.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Kristina Engelin; [2009]
   Keywords : Tamil Nadu; traditions; beliefs; culture; postpartum; Pregnancy; birth; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In spite of the modernization of obstetrics in Tamil Nadu, the rural women still adhere to several traditional beliefs and practices, in regard to childbearing and postpartum. The varieties of non-biomedical practices were used in attempt to ensure a risk-free delivery and the birth of a healthy baby, although the collected data shows that some of them are harmful. READ MORE

6. 25. Stress, social support and health status among postpartum women in an urban and a rural area of Thailand

   University essay from Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

   Author : Clara Gronowitz; Helena Henrysson; [2009]
   Keywords : Postpartum; stress; health status; social support; Thailand; Postpartum; stress; health status; social support; Thailand;

   Abstract :   Background: The birth of an infant can represent additional, financial and emotional stress. Lack of social support negatively impacts these women’s ability to cope with already difficult circumstances after childbirth. Poorer health care for the postpartum women may be the consequence of deficient understanding. READ MORE