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Book Review Of Michael D. Green, Bendectin And Birth Defects: The Challenges Of Mass Toxic Substance Litigation, Stefan Oglevee Jan 1997

Book Review Of Michael D. Green, Bendectin And Birth Defects: The Challenges Of Mass Toxic Substance Litigation, Stefan Oglevee

RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)

Review of Michael D. Green, Bendectin and Birth Defects: The Challenges of Mass Toxic Substances Litigation (University of Pennsylvania Press 1996). Acknowledgements, index, preface, selected bibliography. LC 95-42306; ISBN 0-8122-3257-7 [368 pp. $29.95 Cloth. 1300 Blockley Hall, 418 Service Drive, Philadelphia PA 19104-6097.]


Exercise During Pregnancy, Sue Merkel Jan 1997

Exercise During Pregnancy, Sue Merkel

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Physical fitness and sports participation has increased in popularity over the years. This raises concerns as to whether exercising while pregnant is beneficial or harmful to the mother and her unborn child. Research has determined the maternal and fetal responses during various forms of exercise. This research has been used to help establish guidelines and recommendations for pregnant women. However, there continues to be controversy as to the exercise guidelines pregnant females need to follow. Women experience physical changes throughout their pregnancy which can lead to low back pain, abdominal or pelvic floor dysfunctions. These complications can be prevented or …


Labour And Birth Information Needs Of First Time Mothers In Malawi And Satisfaction With Information Received, Address M. Malata Jan 1997

Labour And Birth Information Needs Of First Time Mothers In Malawi And Satisfaction With Information Received, Address M. Malata

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

Giving labour and birth information to first time mothers is one of the challenges facing the midwives in Malawi. There are many underlying health and soeioeconomic problems facing the people of Malawi particularly mothers in the child bearing age because of inadequate human and material resources in the health sector. This thesis presents findings of a study carried out in Malawi to explore labour and birth information given to first time mothers at hospitals and in the communities. Maternal satisfaction with the information received was determined. In addition labour and birth information needs of first time mothers in Malawi were …