Jelloreceipes.com DirectoryYou are here » Jelloreceipes.com » Links Directory » Health » Reproductive Health (0)
Reproductive Health RSS FeedsCan the Non-pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment (NASG) reduce adverse maternal outcomes from postpartum hemorrhage? Evidence from Egypt and Nigeria - Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity. The Non-pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment (NASG), a first-aid lower-body compression device, may decrease adverse outcomes from obstetric hemorrhage. This article is the first to report the effect of the NASG for PPH. Methods: This pre-intervention/NASG study of 854 women was conducted in four referral facilities in Nigeria and two in Egypt between 2004-2008. Entry criteria were women with PPH due to uterine atony, retained placenta, ruptured uterus, vaginal or cervical lacerations or placenta accreta with estimated blood loss of [greater than or equal to] 750 ml and one clinical sign of shock. Differences in demographics, conditions on study entry, treatment and outcomes were examined. The Wilcoxon rank-sum test and relative risks with 95% confidence intervals were calculated for primary outcomes - measured blood loss, emergency hysterectomy, mortality, morbidity (each individu...Feed Source: www.reproductive-health-journal.com Fetal cardiotocography before and after water aerobics during pregnancy - ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of moderate aerobic physical activity in water on fetal cardiotocography patterns in sedentary pregnant women.MethodIn a non-randomized controlled trial, 133 previously sedentary pregnant women participated in multiple regular sessions of water aerobics in a heated swimming pool. Cardiotocography was performed for 20 minutes before and just after the oriented exercise. Cardiotocography patterns were analyzed pre- and post-exercise according to gestational age groups (24-27, 28-31, 32-35 and 36-40 weeks). Student's t and Wilcoxon, and McNemar tests were used, respectively, to analyze numerical and categorical variables.
Results:
No significant variations were found between pre- and post-exercise values of fetal heart rate (FHR), number of fetal body movements (FM) or accelerations (A), FM/A ratio or the presence of decelerations. Variability in FHR was significantly higher following exercise only in pregnancies of 24-27 weeks.
Conclusions:
Moderate physic... Women's sexual health and contraceptive needs after a severe obstetric complication ("near-miss"): a cohort study in Burkina Faso - Background:
Little is known about the reproductive health of women who survive obstetric complications in poor countries. Our aim was to determine how severe obstetric complications in Burkina Faso affect reproductive events in the first year postpartum.
Methods:
Data were collected from a prospective cohort of women who either experienced life threatening (near-miss) pregnancy-related complications or an uncomplicated childbirth, followed from the end of pregnancy to one year postpartum or post-abortum. Documented outcomes include menses resumption, sexual activity resumption, dyspareunia, uptake of contraceptives, unmet needs for contraception and women's reproductive intentions.Participants were recruited in seven hospitals between December 2004 and March 2005 in six towns in Burkina Faso.
Results:
Reproductive events were associated with pregnancy outcome. The frequency of contraceptive use was low in all groups and the method used varied according to the presence or not of a live ... Strengthening the emergency healthcare system for mothers and children in The Gambia - A system to improve the management of emergencies during pregnancy, childbirth, infancy and childhood in a region of The Gambia (Brikama) with a population of approximately 250,000 has been developed.This was accomplished through formal partnership between the Gambian Ministry of Health, the World Health Organisation, Maternal Childhealth Advocacy International and the Advanced Life Support Group.Since October 2006, the hospital in Brikama has been renovated and equipped and more efficiently provided with emergency medicines. An emergency ambulance service now links the community with the hospital through a mobile telephone system. Health professionals from community to hospital have been trained in obstetric, neonatal and paediatric emergency management using skills' based education. The programme was evaluated in log books detailing individual resuscitations and by external assessment.The hospital now has constant water and electricity, a functioning operating theatre and emergency r... The long path to pregnancy: early experience with dual anonymous gamete donation in a European in vitro fertilisation referral centre - Background:
This investigation describes features of patients undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and embryo transfer (ET) where both gametes were obtained from anonymous donors.
Methods:
Gamete unsuitability or loss was confirmed in both members of seven otherwise healthy couples presenting for reproductive endocrinology consultation over a 12-month interval in Ireland. IVF was undertaken with fresh oocytes provided by anonymous donors in Ukraine; frozen sperm (anonymous donor) was obtained from a licensed tissue establishment. For recipients, saline-enhanced sonography was used to assess intrauterine contour with endometrial preparation via transdermal estrogen.
Results:
Among commissioning couples, mean±SD female and male age was 41.9 ± 3.7 and 44.6 ± 3.5 yrs, respectively. During this period, female age for non dual anonymous gamete donation IVF patients was 37.9 ± 3 yrs (p < 0.001). Infertility duration was ?3 yrs for couples enrolling in dual gamete donation, and each had ?2 ... Ladies in waiting: the timeliness of first trimester pregnancy termination services in New Zealand - Background:
Termination of pregnancy (TOP) services are a core service in New Zealand. However, compared to other developed countries, TOP services are accessed significantly later in the first trimester, increasing the risk for complications. The aim of this study is to examine the timeliness of access to first trimester TOP services and establish the length of delay between different points in the care pathway for these services.MethodologyData were collected from all patients attending nine TOP clinics around the country between February and May 2009 (N = 2950). Patient records were audited to determine the timeline between the first point of entry to the health system to the date of termination. In addition, women were invited to fill out a questionnaire to identify personal level factors affecting access to services (N = 1086, response rate = 36.8%).
Results:
Women waited an average of almost 25 days between the date of the first visit with the referring doctor and the date of the... Trends in caesarean section and instrumental deliveries in relation to Body Mass Index: a clinical survey during 1978 - 2001 - Background:
During the last 20 years the rate of CS has increased in Sweden as it has in many other countries. The proportion of pregnant women suffering from a high BMI has also increased rapidly during the same time period. It would therefore be of interest to study both how and if these two observations are related to each other. The aim was therefore to study trends in mode of caesarean section (CS) and instrumental deliveries among women in three BMI groups over a time span of almost 25 years with special focus on the observed body weight of pregnant women.MethodThe design is a retrospective cohort study using medical records of consecutively delivered women at two delivery wards in South East Sweden during the years 1978, 1986, 1992, 1997 and 2001.
Results:
No significant time-trends were found for CS and instrumental delivery within each BMI-group for the time period studied. The proportion of women with BMI ? 25 delivered by means of CS or instrumental delivery increased quite ... Impact of a parent-child sexual communication campaign: results from a controlled efficacy trial of parents
- Background:
Prior research supports the notion that parents have the ability to influence their children's decisions regarding sexual behavior. Yet parent-based approaches to curbing teen pregnancy and STDs have been relatively unexplored. The Parents Speak Up National Campaign (PSUNC) is a multimedia campaign that attempts to fill this void by targeting parents of teens to encourage parent-child communication about waiting to have sex. The campaign follows a theoretical framework that identifies cognitions that are targeted in campaign messages and theorized to influence parent-child communication. While a previous experimental study showed PSUNC messages to be effective in increasing parent-child communication, it did not address how these effects manifest through the PSUNC theoretical framework. The current study examines the PSUNC theoretical framework by 1) estimating the impact of PSUNC on specific cognitions identified in the theoretical framework and 2) examining whether those ... Development and validation of a questionnaire to identify severe maternal morbidity in epidemiological surveys - Objectiveto develop and validate a questionnaire on severe maternal morbidity and to evaluate the maternal recall of complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. Design: validity of a questionnaire as diagnostic instrument. Setting: a third level referral maternity in Campinas, Brazil. Population: 386 survivors of severe maternal complications and 123 women that delivered without major complications between 2002 and 2007.
Methods:
eligible women were traced and interviewed by telephone on the occurrence of obstetric complications and events related to their treatment. Their answers were compared with their medical records as gold standard. Sensitivity, specificity and likelihood ratios plus their correspondent 95% confidence intervals were used as main estimators of accuracy. Main outcomes: diagnosis of severe maternal morbidity associated with past pregnancies, including hemorrhage, eclampsia, infections, jaundice and related procedures (hysterectomy, admission to ICU, blood tra... Women's autonomy in household decision-making: a demographic study in Nepal - Background:
How socio-demographic factors influence women's autonomy in decision making on health care including purchasing goods and visiting family and relatives are very poorly studied in Nepal. This study aims to explore the links between women's household position and their autonomy in decision making.
Methods:
We used Nepal Demographic Health Survey (NDHS) 2006, which provided data on ever married women aged 15-49 years (n = 8257). The data consists of women's four types of household decision making; own health care, making major household purchases, making purchase for daily household needs and visits to her family or relatives. A number of socio-demographic variables were used in multivariable logistic regression to examine the relationship of these variables to all four types of decision making.
Results:
Women's autonomy in decision making is positively associated with their age, employment and number of living children. Women from rural area and Terai region have less autonom... What Does Hypertension Do? - How hypertension affects your body.Shared PostFree WordPress Links Exchange at Shareaddress.comFree Health Ebook For You Natural Help for Postpartum Recovery Simply Right Click and choose Save As to save to your desktop! More FREE Natural Health, Wellness and Pet Ebooks at Remedies4.com!... A Not-So-Crazy Cat Lady - We are all familiar with the adage, "It is better to give than receive." I would agree with this, although I also know that people dread gift giving, especially in this day and age where no one really needs anything. They hate having to think too much about what to buy for a person and try to look on one particular theme, whether it is a hobby, sporting activity, or a favorite scent. Consequently, they buy that genre of gift every single time one... Nail Care Recommendations - Nails are made of keratin, which is a protein building block of the body. It is found in hair and skin. Nails are a protective surface to help the ends of the fingers and toes from becoming damaged from trauma. But over the last 100 years nails have become a part of beauty treatments for women. Even men receive manicures, and much less often pedicures. Nail care recommendations help to preserve the health of the nails while at the same time s... 19 New Bee Species Discovered by Student - Jason Gibbs from York University in Toronto discovered 19 new bee species in his study of 84 bee species. One of the species was found in Toronto on his commute to the university. The bees under his study, known as sweat bees, are very similar to one another, and consequently difficult to distinguish as separate species. DNA bar coding and morphological ... What Is HIV - What is HIV? Did you know that HIV is an infection that you can carry for up to 10 years without appearing to be sick? Did you know that HIV isnt usually the infection that makes you the sickest? Did you know that HIV infections are not spread through the air like a cold but instead through bodily fluids like saliva, vaginal fluid, semen or blood? HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus which is a virus that attacks the immune system. HIV... Fighting PMS With Herbs and Pills - Painkillers are ever present in American supermarket aisles and when PMS begins to rear its ugly head, many a women heads straight for these painkillers. Of course, even an only cursory perusal of the list of ingredients as well as the side effects associated with these painkillers showcases that some risks are best not taken. One painkiller, for example, is known to greatly increase the risk of liver problems, if the woman who ingests them also ... One of the Few Drawbacks of Summer Time ? Cracked Heels! - Have you managed to neglect your feet and especially your heels during these past few months of summer? Such ... Skye High: Watch a Doggie Frisbee Star (Video) - We all know that dogs love to chase and catch Frisbees. But some dogs do this better than others. There are even competitions to pick the best dog. But this video is not about a competition. This video shows Skye, a border collie, who loves to play with Frisbees and is a lot better than you are likely to see in your neighborhood dog park. His owner ... Fused Glass Rectangular Pendant ? Camouflage Design (Chile) - Fused Glass Rectangle Pendant -Camouflage Design Handcrafted in Chile by Jessica Palacios, this necklace celebrates the art of fused glass with a mixture of earth tone glass making a camouflage design in a rectangular pendant. Hanging from two waxed cotton adjustable cords that expands to 28 inches with coordinating wood beads, the pendant is approximately 2 inches long and 7/8ths of an inch wide. Price: $19.99 Learn more about Fused Glass Rectan... Antiseptic Hand Gel - If you want a safe hand sanitizer without potentially harmful chemicals, try this all-natural formula. It is perfect for all skin types, and the kitchen-cupboard ingredients really work to kill germs. INGREDIENTS * 1/4 cup witch hazel extract * 1/4 cup aloe vera gel * 1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin * 1 tablespoon lemon juice or organic apple cider vinegar * 10 drops tea tree oil 1. Place ingredients in a lidded glass jar and shake to combine. 2. P... Allergies ? Symptoms, Causes and Treatment of Allergies - Allergies are described as incorrect responses within the body to things or substances which are typically harmless. For people with allergies, the immune system is overzealous and reacts when they inhale, swallow or touch normally harmless substances (known as allergens), such as pollen or dust. This results in the release of the chemical histamine, which causes the swelling, inflammation, and itching of tissues that is characteristic of al... What Is Female Impotence? - Female impotence often rolls in both problems with libido, describing desire for sex, and impotence which truly is the inability to reach orgasm. Some of the reasons behind the lack of discussion about female impotence relates to social attitudes towards sex and the vast array of myths that continue to abound. Researchers have found both physical and psychological causes for women who lack a healthy sex life by their own admission. Women who s... Self Help Hypnosis to Help You Quit Smoking - So you know that you have a problem that you want help with, for instance maybe you want to quit smoking. You can use a self hypnosis CD or any other means of helping you to go through with the self help hypnosis, the bottom line is that you are going to use this self help hypnosis in order to help yourself kick the habit and start to get healthy. You are just going to have to take the time to learn about self help hypnosis techniques so that you... How to Treat Constipation the Natural Way - Just changing to good foods will often get things flowing again as nature intended. So much of the lifestyle changes ... The Hold That Cancer Has on Our Society - The term cancer covers a wide range of diseases where cells begin to grow abnormally. The DNA of normal cells become damaged and they begin to divide into new cancerous cells. As these cells grow and divide the normal and healthy tissue is replaced and the risk of it spreading to other parts of the body increases. When cancer spreads to other parts of the body the doctors call this metastasis. Many times, a tumor or cancer riddled tissue develops... PetAlive ProsPet Drops for Pet Prostate Problems - Promotes prostate gland health, plus healthy bladder, urinary tract and bowel movements PetAlive ProsPet Drops for Pet Prostate Problems ProsPet is a natural, safe and effective combination of herbal and homeopathic ingredients for treating BPH in pets. This remedy will address all the major symptoms associated with enlarged prostate and, with regular use, will help to shrink the prostate gland. Each ingredient of this natural remedy has a spec... Dog and Dolphin Play (Cute Video) - Very cute video of a labrador swimming with a dolphin enjoy! Image Credit: jarapet via Flickr... What Is AIDS - Did you know that AIDS isnt one single disease? Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome is a medical condition that results from a strong assault on the immune system. What exactly does that mean? It means that in AIDS a persons immune system is damaged and unable to fight off infections or diseases. Most often today we think of AIDS as synonymous with HIV but it really is a separate entity. What is AIDS is a question best answered by understandi... The Importance of Herbal Supplements That Boost the Immune System - Your body?s immune system, which includes the thymus, bone marrow and lymphoid tissues, produces immune responses to protect the body from foreign substances and pathogenic organisms. It is imperative that the immune system be strong enough to perform the function of the body?s own natural physician. A weak immune system does not work to its optimum capability – it fails to recognize foreign invasions and can even start to destroy the norma... Sam the Clever Donkey (Video) - Come along with the BBC to a donkey sanctuary where rescued donkeys can live out their lives in peace and comfort. But Sam and his donkey friends get a little extra. It seems Sam knows how to open doors. Watch him open the door to the food supply, then lead his donkey friends inside where they fill up on goodies. Photo credit: Hddod Related: ... Male Manicure - The days when women looked at mens shoes or clothing to find out how clean they were are long gone. Today women want to see a man who is well groomed and put together. Men who take pride in their appearance may also take pride in their attention to the woman in their life. Women arent just interested in how the man looks but also in judging his likelihood to be interested in caring for himself and her as time passes by. To a woman, a man who ... 4 Lion Cubs Born at National Zoo - At the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC a female lion gave birth to four cubs. The staff was excited by the births because they want to carefully expand their lion group from the three adults currently living there. Some months ago, another newborn cub had died from an infection, so it was very welcome news when four new ones arrived. The ... Detox Product - The detox frenzy has engulfed many countries across the globe. And it is not without reason too. Considering the manner in which we have moved into the 21st century, awareness and need for detoxification has become increasingly necessary. The current generation is exposed to a much higher levels of toxins. This level is toxins are far higher than what the normal body detoxification system can handle. There are certain aspects that can be blamed f... The Greenest Way to Use Aerosol Spray Paint - Aerosol cans have been around for nearly a century; they were first used for non-painting applications, such as applying pesticides and other liquids. In 1949, Edward Seymour invented canned spray paint and a new industry was born. Over the years, some changes have reduced the side effects of aerosol use, but it still has a long way to go ... Seasonal Eating: Why It Matters - Ten years ago, when I moved to the U.S I marveled at the variety of foods available at the supermarket and how anything and everything was obtainable all year long. In Uruguay where I?m from, although far from third world, produce is definitely more seasonal. There wasn?t a peach to be seen during the winter or a pumpkin squash in the summer. That?s just how it was.... Cooling Down Your Canine: Natural Ways to Help Your Dog Beat the Summer Heat - There are plenty of do?s and don?ts of dog safety that you are probably familiar with: do make sure you leave your air conditioner on and don?t leave him/her outside too long during the summer months. While these great tips should always be followed, there are times in the summer when family outings take you away from the home and modern conveniences like A/C. Below are some ways to cool down your furry friend, wherever you go!... TV, Prostate Health, Vasectomy, and Value for Money! - by Warren Matthews of Xtend-Life An odd headline I know. What prompted me to write this article was a question from a reader asking about the effectiveness of Beta Sitosterol. This is the main ingredient in a supplement for prostate health which he saw advertised on TV. Because this ingredient comes up from time to time I thought that I would not only give you some information about it but also provide a few pointers which you may find helpful w... Memory Retention Capsules - Try this recipe for memory retention caused by poor circulation. Take the herbal capsule along with a multiple vitamin B complex tablet. Mix together in the food processor 1 tablespoon each of the following herbs: * Butcher’s Broom * Lecithin * Apple Pectin * Cayenne Pepper Place in #00 capsules. Take 2 capsules morning and evening. For the first month, take a B complex tablet with the morning capsule. Thereafter, take 2 capsules daily and ... Bariatric Advantage ? Calcium Lozenges Wild Cherry (90/270 Count) - The chewable Wild Cherry flavored lozenge was developed to conveniently meet multiple needs of the Bariatric patient. The strong Wild Cherryflavor helps the patient address ketosis breath and general breath odor along with providing the most bio-available form of calcium and other nutrients that have been shown to support bone health. The delicious chewable Wild Cherry is a favorite among our patients is very low in carbohydrates and provides the... Reflexology: Press Away Your Pain - A full quarter of all the bones in your body are in your feet – more than 50 of them. Take a closer look… straight down. There they are. Maybe you’ve underestimated these two distinctive members of your body. On an average day you walk around and pound on them with an accumulated 1,000 tons of force. Talk about true workhorses. The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) considers your feet a marvel of engineering, too. ... Copyright © 2010, Jelloreceipes.com. All Rights Reserved. |