First the nurse should explain what the Apgar score is. The Apgar score evaluates the physical condition of the newborn at one min after birth and again at five minutes after birth. The newborn receives a total score that ranges from 0 to 10 based on rating color, heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, and reflex irritability. To break it down a little further there are five factors that are considered in the evaluation of the newborn. The mnemonic is used and it spells out Apgar. The breakdown
size of flange. An ill-fitting flange can decrease milk production or cause clogged milk ducts. Try the standard-size of flange to see if it works for you. The nipple should move freely in the flange, with a small amount of your areola being drawn in while pumping. If too much areola is being drawn in or the the flange is tight on your nipple, a larger or smaller flange can make pumping more comfortable and more productive. Establish a Pumping Schedule Most nursing babies require milk every three
A Humourous Ritual Have you ever witnessed a humorous ritual that was really funny? I witness one everyday and it makes me wonder. This ritual is the one that many people that you and I both know participate in. this ritual is going to school. Everybody does it nowadays. The reason why it is funny is that we get up early everyday to learn stuff we don’t need to, we eat horrible food and even pay for it, and when we try to be an individual we get in trouble for doing so. Everyone says “All work
Nipple Jesus by Nick Hornby, a fictional short story published in 2000, truly is a seamless interweaving of separate themes through the main character. The most vigorous aspect of Nipple Jesus is the exploration and personal development of the prejudiced Dave as a character shaped by various occurrences within the story. Dave, a bouncer and art museum security guard with no qualifications, narrates the story in the first person, which makes it more interesting and empathetic. The composition is
Pharaohs and royal families could pierce their navels. Anyone else was promptly executed. A “perfect belly button”, however, could be a peasant’s ticket to a better life. The ancient Romans pierced their nipples (ouch) to show their strength and endurance. It is also theorized that their nipple jewelry held their cloaks in place! To this day, piercings have continued to capture human curiosity and fascination. The world record for the highest number of body piercings is one of the most volatile
The story “Nipple Jesus” is a work of contemporary British fiction by Nick Hornby. This story presents many important themes such as religion and sexuality, illusion, and intolerance. However, perhaps the most intriguing aspect of the story is the character exploration and development of the narrator, Dave. The story begins with Dave telling the reader a little about himself and his old job as a bouncer at a nightclub. He appears to be your average 40-year-old; he talks about providing for his family
only major change was now mainly only females get piercings. However, health problems came into the picture. Teens that chose piercings tend to get infections and have problems with their piercings. There are females who have lost their breast due to nipple piercings. Lip and tongue piercings seems to cause bacterial infections in the mouth. Ear infections increased in all ages and in huge numbers. Almost everyone who had a earring was catching an ear
them, held up with plastic cable ties. The air packed column was connected to the center packed column with medium length nipple and an elbow joint connected a copper pipe to a thin silicon pipe. At the same time a silicon pipe, attached to the air packed column, was connected to the air valve, and with a small nipple a control valve and flowmeter are attached. Then a small nipple attached to the flowmeter is connected to the pressure gauges where attached to the air packed tower. The center column
shirtless in public. Due to society sexualizing women’s breast/nipples it is illegal in almost every state for a woman to be topless. Women and activist have been fighting for gender equality laws that allow women to go topless in areas men are allowed to. It is argued that men and women nipples are different; that a female nipple cannot be exposed, even though males are free too. Women across the nation fight in the Free the Nipple Movement for gender equality laws and to validate that a women’s
initial $3,421,875.00 annually, our first year. • The projected revenue of sales for our first year is based on the cost of production, at .25 per disposable water bottle nipple, including packaging. Purchase options will consist of; travel size of 5 sold at $5.57, 12 nipples sold at $11.00, 25 nipples sold at $22.50, and 50 nipples sold at $42.00. The projected sales will be set at a minimum of 12,775 individual packages sold daily, which equals a revenue of $3,421,875 annually. Listed below is the
relieve the pressure. Take Care Of Your Breasts - Dry and cracked nipples are the most common complaint of breastfeeding mothers. Washing the nipples with soap and water will further exacerbate this problem. Some physicians recommend leaving a drop of milk on the nipples to dry and soothe the skin; if nipples are especially cracked apply a moisturizer such as 100% lanolin after your baby feeds to the nipple area. Keeping your nipples dry will help to reduce cracking. A supportive nursing bra that
Introduction Thrush, also called candidiasis, is a fungal infection that can be passed between a mother and her baby during breastfeeding. It can cause nipple pain and sensitivity, and can cause symptoms in a baby, such as a rash or white patches in the mouth. If you are breastfeeding, you and your baby may need treatment at the same time in order to clear up the infection, even if one does not have symptoms. Occasionally, other family members, especially your sexual partner, may need to be treated
The First Week The first week of breastfeeding is usually the hardest, this is when most women have breast tenderness, okay, it is painful both the breasts themselves and sometimes the nipples. When a woman's milk comes in after a few days they can feel sore and heavy; many women quit breastfeeding at this point, this heaviness is treatable and only lasts a few days until the body is able to regulate the production of milk. To treat the over fullness of the breasts, a woman should try the following
hold, and side-lying hold. • To increase the mothers comfort, position pillows behind the mothers back, over an abdominal incision, or to support her arms. • Use pillows or folded blankets to elevate the infant to level of the nipple and prevent puling and tension on the nipple • The infant’s head and body should directly face the breast with the neck flexed and the infant’s nose, cheeks, and chin lightly touching the breast. The Cradle Hold This is a common hold that is comfortable for most mothers
unnatural shape, concealing the nipples, and supporting, or displaying, breasts. So why do women wear bras? It is widely believed that wearing
Introduction Choosing to breastfeed is one of the best decisions you can make for yourself and your baby. A change in hormones during pregnancy causes your breast tissue to grow and increases the number and size of your milk ducts. These hormones also allow proteins, carbohydrates, and fats from your blood supply to make breast milk in your milk-producing glands. Hormones prevent breast milk from being released before your baby is born. They also prompt milk flow after birth. Once breastfeeding has
if they don't have a pouch? Short-tailed opossums are one of only a few marsupials that do not have a pouch. Just like other marsupials however, their babies are born premature and the babies then attach themselves to the nipple where they stay from between 3 to 4 weeks. The nipple of the mother swells in the babies mouth, so if the baby falls off, it is unlikely that it would be able to reattach itself. 2. How do short-tailed opossums use their tails? Their tails of short-tailed opossums are prehensile
woman may have more than one let-down. Another name for this is hyper-milk ejection. The cause of an OALD reflex is not yet known. It may be due to an abnormally strong reaction to the hormone called oxytocin which is released during suckling or nipple stimulation. It could also be that such women produce too much milk. Why is OALD reflex important? When the OALD reflex is present, the rush of milk means that the baby drinks too much too fast, ingesting a lot of air during the act of swallowing
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with the baby. Hold the bottle of formula at an angle. The formula should completely fill the neck of the bottle. It should cover the nipple. This will keep the baby from sucking in and swallowing air, which is uncomfortable. Stroke the baby's lips gently with your finger or the nipple. When the baby's mouth is open wide enough, slip the nipple into the baby's