Essays on Gestation

What are the interventions to promote oral intake in preterm infants?"

Overview An estimated fifteen million infants are prematurely born every year. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in every ten children born in America is affected by preterm birth. The term preterm is used to refer to babies who are born before the normal thirty-seven weeks gestation period. Preterm births are classified based on the gestation age. Babies born less that twenty-seven weeks or the gestation period are categorized as extremely preterm. Very Preterm babies are those born between twenty seven weeks and thirty-two weeks while moderate to late preterms are born between thirty-two ...

Fetus development begins with a single cell which grows into a body of over one hundred trillion cells. The process of reproduction requires male sperm to fertilize the female egg. Millions of sperm race to achieve this task and each one of them has a unique genetic combination. Twenty-three chromosomes from the female and an equal number from the male combine to form an x shape. Later, two of the x shaped chromosomes join and different genes move between the partners. Later, gastrulation occurs in the lining of the uterus. The different types of genes in a cell lead ...

Human Development:

Abnormal Genes and Chromosomes, and Teratogens Human development involves the growth of a zygote to maturity in a gradual process. A series of complex changes occurs within human bodies as development takes place. For instance, cells multiply either through meiosis or mitosis. The genetic makeup of cells also replicates. Normally, chromosomes will be separated to allow for replication of genes within cells. This process is very important during development. However, some abnormalities occur to genes and chromosomes due to teratogens. Teratogens are substances that interfere with the normal fetus or embryo growth and development, whereby they lead to their ...

This research is about radiation exposure to pregnant females. Pregnant females are often exposed to radiation from medical equipment such as X-Ray machines, security scanners, hazards from nuclear facilities, and other equipment in the workplace. There has been raising concerns as to whether radiation has any impact on pregnant females. While some argue radiation is harmful, some people believe radiation has no impact. This paper will review evidence gathered from previous investigations. The paper will discuss radiation and its impacts on the pregnant females. The paper will conclude with a summary of the findings. Radiation can be classified as ...

UniversityPrenatal Development and Mental Disorders

Environmental factors including socioeconomic status, trauma and parenting practices play a crucial role in early childhood development. Even though they are important, the prenatal environment has become regarded as one of most crucial periods that can be influenced by these environmental factors. This is because during the prenatal period, environmental factors can significantly affect the development of the child, which will later have a significant impact on behavioral development later in life, implying a significant link between prenatal environment and a child’s mental health, which can specifically be impacted by various teratogens, or “any environmental agent that causes ...

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This research paper aims to investigate the effectiveness of breast milk and formula milk for premature babies. Mothers of premature babies, also known as small gestational age infants (SGA), may realize that breast milk can prove more beneficial for the wellbeing of such babies. Breast milk can provide essential nutrients needed to assist the infant in their completer natural development outside their mother's womb. A research supports the notion that premature babies have more of an advantage being fed breast milk as it contains several vital components needed for their growth. Although, some may disapprove the ...

This Questionnaire will be used to gather data on the effects of iron supplementation on pregnant mothers in a developing country. In order to achieve this goal, the questionnaire will be divided into three segments namely socioeconomic status, to establish the social and economic level of the mothers. Secondly, the use of healthcare services will be established and finally, knowledge and practice concerning the supplements. The inclusion criteria involves Women aged above 16 years conformed to be pregnant and at <16 wk gestation. The women will have to be registered at the local community health facility. Women with ...

Background: The rising prevalence of obesity in children is a serious public health concern. Obesity is like a silent killer, and can predispose the child to a number of lifelong disabilities and chronic diseases. Obesity is negatively linked to life span. A child with obesity has higher amount of adipose tissue deposition, when compared to a normal weight child. The excess calorie that is not utilized for work or growth, is deposited in the form of adipose tissue and stored in the body. Adipose tissues are made of adipocytes or other called fat containing cells. Obesity occurs from factors ...

Introduction

Environmental adaptation is essential to the survival of any animal. In fact, this attribute helps organisms obtain nutrients, build homes, withstand extreme weather conditions, attach mates and enhance their safety (Nelson et al. 2008). With this in mind, it is worth appreciating the fact that polar and grizzly bears have different physical and behavioral characteristics due to environmental adaptation in spite of their species similarities. The polar bear is specially adapted to survive in the cold pole regions. Its body structure and genetic composition have substantially evolved to accommodate the low temperatures and harsh environmental conditions. Its behavioral attributes ...