Hypertension Disease: Management, Prevention and Complication What Do You Mean by Hypertension (HTN)? Hypertension (HTN) is the most common medical disorder during pregnancy, with a prevalence of 5-10%% of all pregnancies worldwide. HTN and antihypertensive drugs have adverse effects on both the mother and the foetus. Medical Management of Hypertension Disease: General management: 1. Diet:…
Nursing Intervention or Management of Hypertension What is Hypertension (HTN)? Hypertension (HTN) is a worldwide health problem that affects about 25-40% of individuals. It is a major cardiovascular risk factor and it is associated with many cardiovascular complications (e-g., stroke, heart failure). The prevalence of raised blood pressure is highest in Africa, where it is…
Hypertension Disease: Types, Causes and Grading Definition of Hypertension: Hypertension (HTN) is a worldwide health problem that affects about 25-40% of individuals. It is a major cardiovascular risk factor and it is associated with many cardiovascular complications (e-g., stroke, heart failure). The prevalence of raised blood pressure is highest in Africa, where it is 46%…
Thalassemia in Pregnancy: Treatment, Complications, Risk Factors Definition of Thalassemia: Thalassemia is a blood disorder passed down through families (inherited) in which the body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries Oxygen. The disorder results in large numbers of red blood cells being destroyed, which leads…
Thalassaemia in Pregnancy: Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors What is Thalassaemia? Thalassemias are inherited blood disorders characterized by abnormal hemoglobin production. Symptoms of thalassemia depend on the type and can vary from none to severe. Thalassemia is a blood disorder passed down through families (inherited) in which the body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin…
Importance of Maternal, Infant, and Child Health Definition of Childbirth: Childbirth also known as labour or delivery is the ending of pregnancy where one or more babies leaves the uterus by passing through the vagina or by Caesarean section. Definition of Mental Health: Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how…
Three Main Stages of Labor and Delivery What are the Main Stages of Labor and Delivery? Labour is divided into three stages: First stage: The womb contracts and the baby moves into the birth canal. Second stage: The mother pushes with the contractions of the womb to help the baby through the birth canal and…
What is Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifyıng event either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)…
Treatment and Prevention of Postpartum or Postnatal Depression Postpartum or Postnatal Depression: Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that can affect women after childbirth. Mothers with postpartum depression experience feelings of extreme sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion that may make it difficult for them to complete daily care activities for themselves or for others. Treatment of…
Postpartum or Postnatal Depression: Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that can affect women after childbirth. Mothers with postpartum depression experience feelings of extreme sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion that may make it difficult for them to complete daily care activities for themselves or for others. Symptoms of Postnatal or Postpartum Depression: Some of the more…
