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Congenital Hypothyroidism
Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is inadequate thyroid hormone production in newborn infants.
Pituitary Drugs
Drugs that affect anterior pituitary hormones mimic or antagonize the effects of specific pituitary hormones.
Endocrine System Anatomy and Physiology
The major endocrine organs of the body include the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pineal and thymus glands, the pancreas, and the gonads. The regulatory functions of the nervous and endocrine systems are similar in some aspects, but differ in such ways.
36 Labor Stages, Induced and Augmented Labor Nursing Care Plans
This includes nursing care plans (NCP) for labor stages, augmentation of labor, and induction of labor.
Labor Complications
Getting through labor is one of the most anticipated events during a woman’s pregnancy. To avoid complications during labor, thorough assessment should be conducted by the health care providers early during the woman’s pregnancy.
Female Reproductive System Drugs
The female reproductive system works in a cyclical fashion and altering the components of this cycle can have a variety of effects to the body. Hormones and hormonal-like agents are primarily the drugs that affect the female reproductive system.
Breastfeeding 101
As healthcare providers, we should educate mothers on why breastfeeding should be their priority and how it can benefit both the mother and the baby.
The Birth Setting
One of the most important choices that a couple should also consider is the birthing center where their baby would be delivered.
