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Obstetric Sonar, Media Archaeology, Feminist Critique.
J Med Humanit
January 2025
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
The snub-nosed, reclining, and serene image of the fetus is commonplace in cultural representations and analyses of obstetric ultrasound. Yet following the provocation of various feminist scholars, taking the fetal sonogram as the automatic object of concern vis-à-vis ultrasound cedes ground to anti-abortionists, who deploy fetal images to argue that life begins at conception and that the unborn are rights bearing subjects who must be protected. How might feminists escape this analytical trap, where discussions of ultrasonics must always be engaged in the act of debunking? This article orients away from the problem of fetal representation by employing a method which may appear to be wildly unsuitable: media archaeology.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF"I don't need my kid to be high": prioritizing harm reduction when using cannabis during pregnancy.
Harm Reduct J
September 2024
Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1845 North Soto Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90032, USA.
Background: Cannabis is the most common illicit substance used in pregnancy. As use continues to increase, understanding peoples' behaviors surrounding cannabis use during pregnancy is needed to improve maternal and child health outcomes. The aim of this study was to better understand pregnant individuals' perceptions and knowledge of cannabis use and use patterns as well as the social and environmental factors that may influence their use.
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Palliat Med
June 2024
Center for Pediatric Palliative Care, Dr von Hauner Children's Hospital, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany.
Background: Caring for parents continuing pregnancy after learning about a severe life-limiting condition in their unborn is challenging. Most existing studies focus on affected families, whereas research on the subjective experience of care professionals is scarce.
Aim: We aimed to (1) explore experiences and needs of involved care professionals, (2) obtain information about existing care structures, and (3) identify requirements for a structured perinatal palliative care program.
Social and Preventive Factors That Explain Oral Health among Pregnant Women in the Canton of Cuenca, Ecuador.
Healthcare (Basel)
October 2023
Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almeria, 04120 Almeria, Spain.
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- - A study in Cuenca, Ecuador investigated the oral health challenges faced by pregnant women, particularly in underprivileged areas, as no prior research existed on this topic.
- - Researchers surveyed 1,971 women, finding that 88% reported oral health issues, with cavities and bleeding gums being the most common problems; important influencing factors included dental visits, brushing habits, and sweet consumption.
- - The study concluded that preventive dental care and good hygiene are crucial for oral health during pregnancy, while misconceptions about dental visits and factors like age play a negative role, with little influence from income or education.
Support for pregnant learners attending secondary schools in Tshwane, Gauteng Province, South Africa: Stakeholders' strategies.
Afr J Reprod Health
September 2023
School of Health Care Science, Nursing Sciences Department, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa, Northern Pretoria, South Africa.
The South African Schools Act mandates that educators support expectant girls attending schools. Educators were revealed to be unprepared and unsupported in providing such support, compromising pregnant learners' right to education. This paper describes strategies that would support pregnant learners attending secondary schools in Tshwane District, Gauteng Province, South Africa.
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