Stress is a word that is overused and misunderstood. Stress can range from being overwhelmed while trying to find an outfit to wear to procrastinating on a research paper. It can come from seven different areas: life changes, chronic stressors, job stressors, hassles, frustration, conflict, and cataclysmic events (Huffman, 2012). In the following, these topics will be discussed: stress, how stress affects the mother during pregnancy, how stress affects the unborn child, and ways to reduce stress during pregnancy.
“Stress is defined as a nonspecific response of the body to any demand made upon it; the arousal, both physical and mental, to situations of events that we perceive as threatening or challenging” (Huffman, 2012). “Stressors may vary from life events (e.g. divorce, serious illness or death of a relative or friend) to daily hassles (e.g. domestic affairs, financial or relational problems, and queuing)” (Mulder, E.J.H.; Robles de Medina, P.G.; Huizink, A.C.; Van den Bergh, B.R.H.; Buitelaar, J.K.; Visser, G.H.A., 2002). Stress is everywhere, so it may be hard to diagnose. Signs of stress include: increased heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, and muscle tension, while simultaneously decreasing digestion and constricting blood vessels (Huffman, 2012). Fortunately, the human body can respond to stress. Current research has shown that people have two major brain-body pathways for dealing with stress. “The first alarm reaction is controlled by the sympotho-adreno-medullary (SAM) system. The SAM system is responsible for the body’s initial, rapid-acting stress response. Stressors trigger a cascade of effects that begin when the brain’s hypothalamus activates the sympathetic nervous system, which stimulates the ...
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"Simple morality dictates that unless and until someone can prove the unborn human is not alive, we must give it the benefit of the doubt and assume it is (alive). And, thus, it should be entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." (Reagan, 1982) Abortion has been the biggest controversy of all time. Many people believe that it is morally okay and not murder just because it is legal. Individuals never think about how it would make them feel if someone took away their ability to live,
whether or not it is ethically justifiable to ruin a father’s relationship with his unborn child (Father’s rights, N.D., par. 1). Different circumstances call for different measures to be taken, but when a father wants his child, the outcome should be obvious. Because of the infamous court case Roe v. Wade, women everywhere have the right to terminate a pregnancy, with or without the father’s consent. A father legally does not even need to be informed of an abortion taking place. The writer is not arguing
teen pregnancy, not just health related issues. One in every five pregnancies happens to be a teenage girl (Do Something). Rape is a huge reason why women may decide to get an abortion to end the pregnancy. To carry around a child that a woman was not ready for is not fair to her. As stated in the article, “Victims of Sexual Violence: Statistics,” every ninety-eight seconds, an American is sexually assaulted in the United States. There is an estimated average that more than three hundred thousand victims
issue that continues to go on today is the drug and alcohol abuse by pregnant women. This has become a growing issue due to the fact that pregnancy is starting at a much younger age. Women tend to become pregnant around the age of 15 to 44 (“Birth Data”). In young women among the ages of 18 to 24, the alcohol and tobacco rates were 25.5 percent and 15.5 percent, respectively (Chen). As of 2001, about 12 percent of all pregnant women admitted to consuming alcohol during their pregnancy (Burd). Out
passages in the Bible that show and support the belief in the sanctity of life. Another key factor that is crucial to understand if we want to answer the set question is if we can speak of is the true meaning of the word "sacred". The word sacred comes from the Latin word sancire, which means "worthy of religious respect". This again is one of the primary foundations of Christianity because it is believed that "God gave life (or created man)" so it is considered sacred or holy. Christian
Abortion As people, one have a freedom and speech and the will to do whatever one feel is right. Although some choices come with consequences rather they are good or bad. People are still going to place their own opinion, judge, or even fight what a certain person is doing because they do not believe it is right. When you come across something as broad as abortion it really gets people thinking. Some people see it as killing human and religious things, and some peo-ple are looking at it as something
behaviors. Teen pregnancies are linked to negative social and health consequences that affect the teens, the babies in addition to the immediate family members. These consequences relating to teen pregnancy has a short-term as well as the long-term effect on the livelihood of the teen. These consequences affect their education and their financial position, and they are more than likely not to graduate from high school, their babies are often born with low birth weight, and sometimes they develop
choice. There are a number of legitimate reasons why a woman would choose to abort her unborn; financial status, age and health are just a few. With today’s technology and a certified doctor, this procedure is harmless to both the mother and her fetus. Abortions are viewed by many as dangerous and immoral acts of humanity against an unborn fetus. But in reality, abortions terminate a pregnancy that could result in a child being born into a family with inadequate finances, irresponsible parenting, and
In America, one million teenagers get pregnant every year (National Abortion Federation, 2003). Of these pregnancies, 78% are unplanned because these teenagers start having sex at a very young age and are unaware of ways to prevent pregnancies. Thirty five percent of the pregnant teenagers chose to abort, as they fear that the consequences of the pregnancy might cause significant effects to their lives. The problems that come with teenage pregnancies include dropping out of school, receiving inadequate
America because; it affects many people; the women who will have the child, and the men who conceive the unborn fetus. When it comes to the Pro-life v. Pro-choice discussion the controversy approaches when the idea of life is defined. Most religious people are pro-life because they think that life is create the moment that the child is conceived they also believe that the fetus should be protected. While others believe that each women should have the right to decide what happens to her body. Those who
to do with her body. According to www.census.gov, “the number of abortions performed annually in the U.S. has leveled off at 1.2 million a year” (1). This statistic supports how many women are choosing abortion. Although abortion is legal in the United States, many people continue to voice their opinions on how it is a human rights violation and should be illegal everywhere. The practice of abortion should be banned in society because it terminates the life of an innocent unborn child, causes long-term
what she wants with her own body? Women should have the control to decide what is best for their own body without the interference of the government’s laws. Making abortion legal can save and protect the lives of the pregnant woman and unborn fetus. The abortion procedure can help a woman’s life by saving her from financial stress, difficult responsibilities, risky health concerns, emotional disturbances and it also corresponds with the law . The procedure helps the unborn fetus by preventing
well-being issues related to and affecting the health and social care. It will firstly start off discussing the concept of well-being, along with the effects of the welfare state on well-being. It will also have a brief description of policies and how they are established. It will then review one particular issue and the effects of those issues in health and social care setting. Along with that, it will discuss policies/legislation related to the issue and will critically evaluate the effects of
abortions to get them from illegal practitioners or get “back alley” abortions. About 1.2 million women received illegal abortions per year. To get an abortion was a dangerous and deadly procedure which resulted getting debilitated or killed. In 1973, there was an important defining moment in public health history. A Supreme Court case, between Jane Roe and Henry Wade, made it possible for women to get safe and legal abortions from trained medicals practitioners. Roe, a 21-year-old pregnant woman, was representing
the mother was raped (and pregnancy was as a result of the rape) or if the mother’s life would be put in endangerment by the pregnancy. Abortion is murder at any stage of pregnancy, and acts against the U.S. Constitution. Not only does abortion harm innocent babies, but abortion also rises the risk of medical complications for the mother. Majority of women who choose to abort regret the decision later in life. There is always a way to prevent pregnancy, and if by some chance pregnancy does occur