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ACTIVITY #4

1. What are the health effect of early pregnancy in the growing adolescence? Explain in 3 paragraphs with 300 words.

First paragraph:

Premature (Also known as preterm) birth is when a baby is born too early, before 37 weeks of pregnancy have been completed. The earlier a baby is born, the higher the risk of death or serious disability. In the year of 2017 [PDF - 1.64 MB] preterm birth and low birthweight accounted for about 17% of infant deaths. Certain events can stimulate the onset of premature birth including placental abruption, incompetent cervix, hormonal changes or infection. There are multiple risk factors for premature birth including having previous premature birth, pregnancy with multiple babies, infection, drugs or alcohol use, and age. Babies born prematurely may have more health problems at birth and later in Life than babies born later, premature babies can have long-term intellectual and developmental disabilities and problems with their lungs, brain, eyes and other organs. Than us normal people. In the long term, premature birth may lead to the following complications. Cerebral palsy, impaired learning, vision problems, hearing problems, dental problems, behavioral and pyschological problems and of course chronic health issues. Age is not the only reason in premature birth, health issues can be valid also. If the pregnant woman is taking drugs, not only your health will be endangered. Those we're the horrible examples of premature birth, preterm birth is serious and shall be taken seriously. As a matter of fact some premature babies die which is pitiful However, some of these children lived but had quite difference in their body or mind. Premature birth happens when the baby is only a fetus, While the baby is only a fetus the woman should be aware of what she is eating or taking. If she feels anything weird in her lately best if she consults a doctor right away or it might harm the unborn fetus inside her. - Total 300 words.

Second paragraph:

Pregnant teens are more likely to have high blood pressure than pregnant women in their 20's or 30's. This is called pregnancy-induced hypertension. They also have a higher risk of preeclampsia. And we all know preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, and of course most often the liver and kidneys. Preeclampsia usually begins after 20 weeks pregnancy in women whose blood pressure had been normal here are some symptoms of preeclampsia, you will experience weight gain in your body even if you don't eat too much and you'll be experiencing Edema an abnormal infiltration and excess accumulation of serious fluid connective tissue in a serious cavity also known as dropsy. And hypertension as well which is high blood pressure and specially arterial blood pressure just like i mentioned in the beginning. And here are some risk factors based on research. Kidney disease which is risky and should be treated immediately. Also Vitamin D deficiency is included which deficiency can be subtle they may include achy, weakness, bone pain, softened bones, which may lead to fractures. You can also have a Vitamin D deficiency without any symptoms. And if that happens while the woman is pregnant, your baby can suffer a deficiency also. And as for the kidney disease a woman can give birth but it depends. There is good evidence to suggest that women with very mild kidney disease (Stages 1-2), normal blood pressure and little or no problem in the urine (called proteinuria) can have a safe and healthy pregnancy. As you see being pregnant in a age of 15-19 based on research brings consequences. Mothers should always be aware of the fetus and her own self which is a important doing. - 300 words in total

Third paragraph:

Babies Weighing less than 3 pounds, 5 ounces (1,500 grams) at birth considered very low birth weight. Low birth weight is most often caused by premature birth. Nearly all low-birth-weight babies need special care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Until they gain weight and are well enough to go home. A baby should not weigh less than 3 pounds according to midwives and doctors. This is just often caused by premature birth, but it doesn't mean when your baby is less than 3 pounds is premature. Of course let's put that aside, Baby weighing loss is serious right? The same goes with premature. Taking drugs, alcohol, and being idle will effect the fetus inside of you. However, the young mother should be aware of the consequences if she doesn't take care of herself and the baby. Your baby will need to be checked up on by a midwife to make sure your baby will lead a healthy stable life. Baby weighing less than 3 pounds is risky, teenage pregnancy is one of the reasons why is your baby weighing less. Because Age is one of the reasons why your baby is weighing less than 3 pounds. Although babies weighing less most likely to not die because NICU will make sure your baby will gain the weight she or he needs. Of course us humans who is about 13-20+ have no harm for us when we are losing weight. Some babies with less weigth will die eventually which is pitiful for us to know this. But of course not all babies will die weighing less than 3 pounds without a age it self. I believe mothers are concerned about this fact when delivering a baby. - Total 300