Wednesday, September 24, 2008
assignment 4
Heather should talk to Laura, and explain to her that if she does not change her unhealthy habits, there could be serious consequences for her fetus. Heather also needs to inform Laura of the effect of a non-nutritious diet upon the fetus(such as brain damage and malnutrition) as well as the negative effect of teratogens (i.e. alcohol, smoking, drug use, and stress) upon the growing fetus (such as fetal alcohol syndrome- FAS and low birth weight- LBW). Some new lifestyle activities that Laura should adopt in order to give birth to a healthy baby are: a nutritious diet, regular but non-stressful exercise, quit smoking, and quit drinking. If all of her previous unhealthy habits are changed, their is a high possibility that her baby will be healthy and able to properly grow to its full potential.
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It's a good idea to have Heather explain the consequences of Laura's current lifestyle on the baby. If she is aware of the seriousness of the situation I think she would be more likely to alter her lifestyle.
I agree with you that it is important not only that she explain the lifestyle changes that need to be made but also the effects that her currrent lifestyle will have on her child.
Great information and I also believe its very important to inform the mother of how her actions are harming not only herself but her child. Be graphic cause that’s not what we want to hear. It often takes the nasty truth for someone people to listen.
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