20 yr old pregnant 27 weeks, came to live with us 3 weeks ago. she has nothing. has never worked, never had id. we had to get her ID, birth certificate,social security card, medicaid, food stamps, etc. she is now getting prenatal care. she seems emotionally blank. (no happy, no sad, no upset.. no range) when midwife asked about depression/mental illness treatment she said no never had. I found out she was diagnosed bi polar, stayed in a hospital was medicated, was cutting herself, and had a mental age of 14. she is also hearing impaired and wears 2 hearing aids. I am worried about the baby and the pregnancy as she seems detached, and has nothing. (and she is not worried about anything) how do i go about getting her help and protecting her and the unborn baby? where to start. I worry that when her babies father gets out of jail she will leave and want to be with him (and he has nothing, he is just trouble) I am like an aunt to her, but not actually related.

The third and final stage of prenatal development is called_________.
a.Fetal
b.Germinal
c.Embryonic
d.Zygote
e.Spermal

If you are modifying existing cognitive structures in response to experience and new information, you are using _________ according to Piaget.
f.Object permanence
g.Conservation
h.Theory of mind
i.Accommodation
j.Crystallized intelligence

3. Compared to women, men are ________ likely to feel comfortable about having casual sex with different partners and ________ likely to feel jealous rage over a mate’s having sex with someone else.
a.less; more
b.more; less
c.less; less
d.more; more
e.equally; less

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With both my pregnancies I had prenatal and post partum depression. My youngest is 7 months old, and I had my tubes tied after him. I quit taking my medication because it was making it much worse, and I was in therapy, but I no longer want to seek it. It was always about my boyfriend and never addressed what I wanted to. I feel like a loser, and I hate my life. As much as I love my kids, I don’t think I want to be a mom anymore. I just want to be able to go and do the things other 22 year olds do. I feel stuck in my relationship, and even though I love him, I don’t know really where I want to go with it. I want a job, but its not easy to do. We are having such a hard time financially, and I just want to run away. I feel like taking meds and seeking treatment will eventually only lead to more meds and more therapy. Any advice?

Most people agree, there is nothing more rewarding and fulfilling than being a parent. But if your busy lifestyle is preventing you from getting pregnant, maybe you’re becoming consumed with worry. Anxiety and worry about fertility won’t help you get pregnant; following some of these tips will.

So, here are some tips on how to increase your chances of getting pregnant.  That way, you will be able to enjoy parenthood.

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Aggression, anxiety, Asperger syndrome, depression, attention-deficit disorder, and attachment disorder are all diagnoses which describe a(n):

A)
chromosomal deficiency.

B)
consequence of prenatal drug exposure.

C)
biological anomaly.

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Depression tests are given by health providers in order to assess the level of depression of the patient. Different Depression Tests vary not only in their set of questions but on their assessment procedures as well.

Depression tests are grouped as self-test questionnaires given by health providers. There are several self tests for determining a person’s level of depression.

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If anyone has advice I’d greatly appreciate it as I’ve been losing sleep over these darn prenatal labs!

I got them done last Thursday its now mid tuesday .. is it safe to say that if something was urgently wrong and they needed to see me ASAP I would’ve already been notified. I’ve been told 24-48 hours on average.

Can anyone help put my mind at east, my anxiety is just sky high! Its my first pregnancy and I’m just nervous about EVERYTHING!

Many couples are struggling with infertility and miscarriage issues. However, they are not alone. Medical institutions, concerned professionals and religious communities aside from family and friends are ready to extend a helping hand. Most of these professionals or concerned individuals and pastoral communities join their hands together to form Infertility Support Groups.

The prospect of starting all over again and picking up the pieces are not dim but rather, there are silver linings on every dark clouded situation and the options are within one’s reach with these infertility support groups available at one’s disposal and of your own choosing. The following groups are classified as Institutional, offered by the medical facility after fully qualifying one to undergo treatment and medical procedures during prenatal and postnatal evaluations. Such services are offered and manned by their own professional staff. There is also the Sectoral support group that offers the coping skills, management of infertility stress, education and spiritual enhancement. Lastly, the Personal Support groups that prepare you to deal with one’s self guilt, depression and rebuilding family ties and personal relationships.

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A huge number of mothers suffer, sometimes without help with some level of Postnatal Depression. It is estimated that between ten and fifteen percent of all mothers will face the potentially severe effects of this illness. The severity of this condition can vary massively but at no point should even the mildest form be taken lightly. The effects normally begin to show within the first month after birth and can develop to last for months. Stress reduction and management should therefore be considered a high priority and it’s learning a way of life which may help to minimize and effects of Postnatal Depression.

It is estimated that 1 in 10 women develop Postnatal Depression. The first signs of Postnatal Depression usually develop within the first month after birth. However, it can take up to a year for some women to develop full-blown Postnatal Depression. Without the correct treatment or understanding the condtion is very likely to worsen and potentially impare the bond you create with your new child. So how do you know if you have the condition and how can you cope if you do?

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