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Regular Exercise Throughout Pregnancy And Maternal Recovery Postpartum, Rachel Jenkins
Regular Exercise Throughout Pregnancy And Maternal Recovery Postpartum, Rachel Jenkins
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Abstract
Introduction: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that “women with uncomplicated pregnancies should be encouraged to engage in aerobic and strength-conditioning exercises before, during, and after pregnancy.”1 Many pregnant mothers seek guidance regarding exercise regimens’ safety and efficacy. This paper is a systematic review of the current literature on the topic of exercise regimens performed throughout pregnancy and maternal postpartum recovery.
Purpose: To determine if following the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommendation to engage in regular aerobic and strength-conditioning exercises throughout pregnancy contributes to easier deliveries as measured by the number of caesarean sections, time …
Examining The High Rate Of Infant Mortality Among Minorities In Norristown, Pa, Wendy Kaye
Examining The High Rate Of Infant Mortality Among Minorities In Norristown, Pa, Wendy Kaye
Graduate Theses & Dissertations
Background: According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) (2016), infant mortality is defined as “the death of a baby before his or her first birthday”. The statistics provided by the CDC (2016) state that 23,440 infants died in the US in 2013. Racial and ethnic minorities experience higher rates of infant mortality than White people. In Norristown, PA, between 2008 and 2012, the rate of infant death for African Americans was 25 percent, versus 15 percent for their Caucasian counterparts.
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the reasons for high infant mortality, with the goal of …