This chapter from the book "Why Can't We Love Them Both" discusses evidence that fetuses can feel pain by 8 weeks gestation. It notes that the necessary neurological structures are present by this age. It provides examples of fetuses reacting physically to stimuli through movements and changes in heart rate. Further evidence is discussed from studies measuring hormone responses and brain activity. The possibility of fetal pain during abortions is also addressed.
This document discusses pain, fetal development, and laws relating to abortion. It summarizes that the medical consensus is that fetuses are unlikely to feel pain before 27 weeks due to brain development. While laws limiting abortion after 20 weeks cite fetal pain, they affect a small percentage of procedures and have a larger symbolic impact by promoting ideas of fetal personhood. The document argues these laws are primarily about political values rather than established science on fetal pain.
A 23-year-old African American female presented to the labor and delivery unit at 41 weeks gestation in active labor. She had stated her water broke at home and contractions started intensifying in the early morning. Upon assessment, she was found to be 9 cm dilated. The patient delivered a healthy baby boy shortly after arrival. Nursing diagnoses of readiness for enhanced spiritual well-being and self-care deficit in bathing/hygiene were made based on her statements and situation. Research was explored on the relationships between prenatal stress, social support, and spiritual well-being.
This document discusses abortion from a medical perspective. It defines abortion and outlines the main types: natural abortion, direct/intentional abortion, therapeutic abortion, eugenic abortion, and indirect abortion. Therapeutic abortion aims to save the mother's life, while eugenic abortion targets fetal defects. The document also examines philosophical views on when life begins and ensoulment theories. It outlines the general viewpoints in the abortion debate and considers the physical and psychological effects. Biblical perspectives view life as beginning at conception and abortion as akin to murder.
Compared With Cot Sleeping In The Home Setting Differences In Infant And Pare...Biblioteca Virtual
This study observed differences in infant and parent behaviors during bed sharing compared to cot sleeping in the home. 40 bed-sharing infant-parent pairs were matched with 40 cot-sleeping pairs and their overnight behaviors were video recorded. The study found that while total sleep time was similar, bed-sharing infants slept in the side position more and cot-sleeping infants slept supine more. Bed-sharing infants experienced more parental touching, looking, and breastfeeding but also more head covering. Whether increased head covering and side sleeping during bed-sharing increases SIDS risk requires further research.
The document discusses the cultural significance of scientific innovations in birth control, focusing on the development of oral contraceptives in the 1950s and 1960s. It summarizes the views and work of birth control advocates like Margaret Sanger who fought for women's reproductive rights. While many religions historically discouraged birth control, nearly all Americans now use contraception due to changing social and cultural views. The widespread availability and use of reliable and safe birth control methods like the pill enabled greater sexual and reproductive autonomy for women.
This document contains the testimony of Dr. Jean Wright before Congress regarding fetal pain. Some key points:
1) Dr. Wright discusses how medical practices have changed over the past 25 years based on new evidence showing premature infants feel pain. Procedures are now done with pain management to improve outcomes.
2) Observation of premature infants in NICUs provides clear evidence they experience pain from procedures like heel sticks. Hospitals now take many steps to minimize pain and stress.
3) While medical practices incorporating pain management advanced for premature infants, the same evidence was not applied to abortions until discussions around partial birth abortion in the mid-1990s.
4) As a doctor and mother, Dr.
This document provides graphic details about abortions and their impact. It describes violent abortion procedures that tear babies limbs from their bodies and cause pain without anesthesia. It aims to show the brutality of abortions and influence the reader's stance on abortion rights by emphasizing the harm done to fetuses. The document questions whether women are fully informed of abortion risks and criticizes the concept of a woman's "choice" in the matter.
René Angelil, husband of singer Céline Dion, has been taking the whey protein supplement Immunocal to help fight his cancer with his doctor's approval since last April. Céline's mother learned about Immunocal and believes it could help René, so she contacted Céline and René's doctor approved of him taking it. Studies show whey proteins in Immunocal can help the immune system fight cancer by increasing glutathione production. Preliminary results for René have been encouraging.
This document discusses pain, fetal development, and laws relating to abortion. It summarizes that the medical consensus is that fetuses are unlikely to feel pain before 27 weeks due to brain development. While laws limiting abortion after 20 weeks cite fetal pain, they affect a small percentage of procedures and have a larger symbolic impact by promoting ideas of fetal personhood. The document argues these laws are primarily about political values rather than established science on fetal pain.
A 23-year-old African American female presented to the labor and delivery unit at 41 weeks gestation in active labor. She had stated her water broke at home and contractions started intensifying in the early morning. Upon assessment, she was found to be 9 cm dilated. The patient delivered a healthy baby boy shortly after arrival. Nursing diagnoses of readiness for enhanced spiritual well-being and self-care deficit in bathing/hygiene were made based on her statements and situation. Research was explored on the relationships between prenatal stress, social support, and spiritual well-being.
This document discusses abortion from a medical perspective. It defines abortion and outlines the main types: natural abortion, direct/intentional abortion, therapeutic abortion, eugenic abortion, and indirect abortion. Therapeutic abortion aims to save the mother's life, while eugenic abortion targets fetal defects. The document also examines philosophical views on when life begins and ensoulment theories. It outlines the general viewpoints in the abortion debate and considers the physical and psychological effects. Biblical perspectives view life as beginning at conception and abortion as akin to murder.
Compared With Cot Sleeping In The Home Setting Differences In Infant And Pare...Biblioteca Virtual
This study observed differences in infant and parent behaviors during bed sharing compared to cot sleeping in the home. 40 bed-sharing infant-parent pairs were matched with 40 cot-sleeping pairs and their overnight behaviors were video recorded. The study found that while total sleep time was similar, bed-sharing infants slept in the side position more and cot-sleeping infants slept supine more. Bed-sharing infants experienced more parental touching, looking, and breastfeeding but also more head covering. Whether increased head covering and side sleeping during bed-sharing increases SIDS risk requires further research.
The document discusses the cultural significance of scientific innovations in birth control, focusing on the development of oral contraceptives in the 1950s and 1960s. It summarizes the views and work of birth control advocates like Margaret Sanger who fought for women's reproductive rights. While many religions historically discouraged birth control, nearly all Americans now use contraception due to changing social and cultural views. The widespread availability and use of reliable and safe birth control methods like the pill enabled greater sexual and reproductive autonomy for women.
This document contains the testimony of Dr. Jean Wright before Congress regarding fetal pain. Some key points:
1) Dr. Wright discusses how medical practices have changed over the past 25 years based on new evidence showing premature infants feel pain. Procedures are now done with pain management to improve outcomes.
2) Observation of premature infants in NICUs provides clear evidence they experience pain from procedures like heel sticks. Hospitals now take many steps to minimize pain and stress.
3) While medical practices incorporating pain management advanced for premature infants, the same evidence was not applied to abortions until discussions around partial birth abortion in the mid-1990s.
4) As a doctor and mother, Dr.
This document provides graphic details about abortions and their impact. It describes violent abortion procedures that tear babies limbs from their bodies and cause pain without anesthesia. It aims to show the brutality of abortions and influence the reader's stance on abortion rights by emphasizing the harm done to fetuses. The document questions whether women are fully informed of abortion risks and criticizes the concept of a woman's "choice" in the matter.
René Angelil, husband of singer Céline Dion, has been taking the whey protein supplement Immunocal to help fight his cancer with his doctor's approval since last April. Céline's mother learned about Immunocal and believes it could help René, so she contacted Céline and René's doctor approved of him taking it. Studies show whey proteins in Immunocal can help the immune system fight cancer by increasing glutathione production. Preliminary results for René have been encouraging.
Market Solutions established the Local Government Research Group (LGRG) to focus on research for local councils. The LGRG director, Anna Lethborg, has extensive experience in the local government sector. The LGRG provides a range of research services tailored to council needs, including surveys, consultations, evaluations, and training for council staff. Recent LGRG projects include evaluations of initiatives for the Cities of Melbourne and Cardinia Shire Council.
Smartphone adoption in Ireland is the main theme of the Winter 2011 issue of State of the Net. Also covered is broadband uptake, eGovernment, digital advertising, eCommerce and social media trends.
The Dodd-Frank Act and Its Impact on U.S. RemittancesCognizant
Worlwide, remittance flows are expected to increase to US$615 billion during 2014. Although the United States is among the biggest destination countries for international remittances, U.S. regulators have only indirectly addressed this issue. The Dodd-Frank Act significantly changes this situation by maintaining direct regulation of the industry for the first time. Section 1073 of the Act amends the current Electronic Fun Transfer Act. Compliance will require time, effort, and in many cases a range of new measures for banks and related financial institutions.
2013 Annual Report for Old School Lives, a faith based non-profit, in Cotton, MN. Take a look at our mission, programs, volunteers, and detailed financials from the last year.
A tutorial on secure outsourcing of large scalecomputation for big dataredpel dot com
A tutorial on secure outsourcing of large scalecomputation for big data
for more ieee paper / full abstract / implementation , just visit www.redpel.com
Practical Applications of Mobile Applications in Higher EdJanusz Chudzynski
The document discusses various mobile applications developed at the University of West Florida to enhance learning and productivity. It describes apps that allow students to track attendance, grade assignments, access course materials from their iPad, and learn about campus dining and events. Other apps are used to supplement self-paced learning, such as an app for cultural awareness in Afghanistan. An app was also created to help students pass a construction certification exam. The document outlines the development process and how data from the apps can provide insights to improve teaching.
Horizon 2020 is a 70 billion euro EU program for funding research and development projects from 2014-2020. Universities and companies, including small and medium enterprises, can receive funding to participate in Horizon 2020 proposals. Futuver offers a project management software called IDINET to help organizations manage Horizon 2020 projects and maximize their success in the program. IDINET allows for planning, resource management, communication, and documentation of projects from anywhere.
Curriculum Vitae Franciscus Frolich_engFrans Frolich
Franciscus Frölich has over 20 years of experience in data management for the oil and gas industry. He has worked for Petrolink in various roles such as Operations Manager, Country Manager, and Link Engineer. His experience includes planning real-time data acquisition systems, implementing WITSML standards, and managing operations across multiple countries. He is educated in Dutch, English, Spanish, and German and has worked in Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, and the United States.
Este documento presenta una serie de actividades matemáticas para realizar con niños de educación primaria. Describe 61 actividades diferentes que involucran conceptos como comparación de cantidades, representación gráfica de datos, ordenación numérica, uso de tablas y más. Cada actividad incluye instrucciones detalladas y sugerencias para guiar a los niños en el desarrollo de habilidades matemáticas fundamentales.
This document discusses various web vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques. It begins with an overview of trends in web vulnerabilities and exploitation shifting towards client-side attacks. It then details several exemplary web vulnerability hunting techniques, including cross-interface attacks exploiting backend login consoles, SQLXSSI attacks that fuse SQL injection and XSS, document rendering attacks, flaws in web widget interfaces, persistent redirection attacks, and declarative security manipulation. The goal is to understand different attack methods and surfaces for testing web applications.
Campus Compact has conducted an annual membership survey since 1987 with the goal to help the organization and its member campuses track the extent of civic engagement activity in order to implement ongoing improvements. Campus Compact members should be proud of their role in educating students for responsible citizenship, strengthening communities, and fulfilling the public purpose of higher education. This year's results tell a story of continued growth in support structures for campus engagement, leading to notable levels of engagement with students, faculty, and community partners.
The document discusses Radish Systems, a company that provides a solution called ChoiceView which allows mobile customers to see visual content during phone calls. This helps address problems of low customer satisfaction with traditional phone and IVR support. ChoiceView integrates voice and visual capabilities to improve support experiences. It has potential in many industries like healthcare and is already being piloted by a large health insurance company.
At an exhibition of Elisabeth Penker's work at the HTTP Gallery, she presented a sound installation and performed on a geometric wooden instrument. Her work explores rhythm and musicality through rearranging phonetic units of language. Her sound installation breaks down the words "Die Bildhauerin" into linguistic elements to form a minimal composition. On opening night, she performed on her Sonic Structure instrument, which amplifies any sounds made on its wooden surface through microphones. Her work is inspired by experiments with noise and sound by early 20th century artists like Luigi Russolo.
http://www.concerttech.com - Concert Technologies - Multi-site technology infrastructure rollouts require a Technology Rollout System of methodologies managed by an experienced and knowledgeable technology rollout companyies. In this national rollout and international technology instractucture deployment video, Concert Technologies explains the Technology Rollout System of methodologies and how to evaluage its four parts for the implementation of nationwide and global technology infrastructure rollouts.
This document summarizes the development of a series of 4-substituted-2-aminopyrimidines as inhibitors of c-Jun N-terminal kinases (JNKs). A high-throughput screen identified an initial hit that was a moderately potent JNK1 inhibitor but was rapidly cleared in vitro. The authors synthesized analogs to reduce lipophilicity while maintaining or improving ligand efficiency. They synthesized over 50 compounds and tested them for JNK1 inhibition and cellular activity. The best compound showed improved properties over the initial hit, demonstrating that modifying the alkylamino portion can optimize JNK inhibition and pharmacokinetics.
The document discusses the history and current state of research on fetal pain. It summarizes that in the 1970s, the prevailing view was that fetuses and newborns could not feel pain. However, research in the 1980s by the author and colleagues established the biological structures and functions necessary to feel pain were present from early in fetal development, including nociceptors, nerves, and brain structures like the thalamus processing pain signals. The document provides extensive evidence from various studies that fetuses show physiological and behavioral responses to painful stimuli from as early as 13 weeks gestation, indicating they are capable of experiencing pain.
The document discusses the history and current state of research on fetal pain. It describes how in the 1970s, the prevailing view was that fetuses and newborns could not feel pain. However, research beginning in the 1980s found that fetuses have fully developed pain receptor pathways by 8 weeks gestation. It provides extensive evidence that fetuses can feel pain, including the presence of pain-sensing structures, neurotransmitters, hormonal and physiological responses to painful stimuli, and efforts to reduce fetal pain through anesthesia. The document rebuts common arguments against fetal pain such as lack of cortex, myelination, communication or memory.
The document discusses evidence for fetal pain from an evolutionary perspective. It argues that since fish feel pain, and early fetal development resembles the fish stage, fetuses may experience pain from an early stage. Studies showing that fish exhibit wariness after painful stimuli and can remember pain provide support. Further evidence discussed includes fetal learning abilities before birth, functional brain and sensory development by 20 weeks, and lack of self-harm suggesting sensation and memory. While some research has questioned fetal pain capabilities, the overall document makes a case that fetuses may experience some levels of consciousness, sensation and pain beginning fairly early in development.
Market Solutions established the Local Government Research Group (LGRG) to focus on research for local councils. The LGRG director, Anna Lethborg, has extensive experience in the local government sector. The LGRG provides a range of research services tailored to council needs, including surveys, consultations, evaluations, and training for council staff. Recent LGRG projects include evaluations of initiatives for the Cities of Melbourne and Cardinia Shire Council.
Smartphone adoption in Ireland is the main theme of the Winter 2011 issue of State of the Net. Also covered is broadband uptake, eGovernment, digital advertising, eCommerce and social media trends.
The Dodd-Frank Act and Its Impact on U.S. RemittancesCognizant
Worlwide, remittance flows are expected to increase to US$615 billion during 2014. Although the United States is among the biggest destination countries for international remittances, U.S. regulators have only indirectly addressed this issue. The Dodd-Frank Act significantly changes this situation by maintaining direct regulation of the industry for the first time. Section 1073 of the Act amends the current Electronic Fun Transfer Act. Compliance will require time, effort, and in many cases a range of new measures for banks and related financial institutions.
2013 Annual Report for Old School Lives, a faith based non-profit, in Cotton, MN. Take a look at our mission, programs, volunteers, and detailed financials from the last year.
A tutorial on secure outsourcing of large scalecomputation for big dataredpel dot com
A tutorial on secure outsourcing of large scalecomputation for big data
for more ieee paper / full abstract / implementation , just visit www.redpel.com
Practical Applications of Mobile Applications in Higher EdJanusz Chudzynski
The document discusses various mobile applications developed at the University of West Florida to enhance learning and productivity. It describes apps that allow students to track attendance, grade assignments, access course materials from their iPad, and learn about campus dining and events. Other apps are used to supplement self-paced learning, such as an app for cultural awareness in Afghanistan. An app was also created to help students pass a construction certification exam. The document outlines the development process and how data from the apps can provide insights to improve teaching.
Horizon 2020 is a 70 billion euro EU program for funding research and development projects from 2014-2020. Universities and companies, including small and medium enterprises, can receive funding to participate in Horizon 2020 proposals. Futuver offers a project management software called IDINET to help organizations manage Horizon 2020 projects and maximize their success in the program. IDINET allows for planning, resource management, communication, and documentation of projects from anywhere.
Curriculum Vitae Franciscus Frolich_engFrans Frolich
Franciscus Frölich has over 20 years of experience in data management for the oil and gas industry. He has worked for Petrolink in various roles such as Operations Manager, Country Manager, and Link Engineer. His experience includes planning real-time data acquisition systems, implementing WITSML standards, and managing operations across multiple countries. He is educated in Dutch, English, Spanish, and German and has worked in Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, and the United States.
Este documento presenta una serie de actividades matemáticas para realizar con niños de educación primaria. Describe 61 actividades diferentes que involucran conceptos como comparación de cantidades, representación gráfica de datos, ordenación numérica, uso de tablas y más. Cada actividad incluye instrucciones detalladas y sugerencias para guiar a los niños en el desarrollo de habilidades matemáticas fundamentales.
This document discusses various web vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques. It begins with an overview of trends in web vulnerabilities and exploitation shifting towards client-side attacks. It then details several exemplary web vulnerability hunting techniques, including cross-interface attacks exploiting backend login consoles, SQLXSSI attacks that fuse SQL injection and XSS, document rendering attacks, flaws in web widget interfaces, persistent redirection attacks, and declarative security manipulation. The goal is to understand different attack methods and surfaces for testing web applications.
Campus Compact has conducted an annual membership survey since 1987 with the goal to help the organization and its member campuses track the extent of civic engagement activity in order to implement ongoing improvements. Campus Compact members should be proud of their role in educating students for responsible citizenship, strengthening communities, and fulfilling the public purpose of higher education. This year's results tell a story of continued growth in support structures for campus engagement, leading to notable levels of engagement with students, faculty, and community partners.
The document discusses Radish Systems, a company that provides a solution called ChoiceView which allows mobile customers to see visual content during phone calls. This helps address problems of low customer satisfaction with traditional phone and IVR support. ChoiceView integrates voice and visual capabilities to improve support experiences. It has potential in many industries like healthcare and is already being piloted by a large health insurance company.
At an exhibition of Elisabeth Penker's work at the HTTP Gallery, she presented a sound installation and performed on a geometric wooden instrument. Her work explores rhythm and musicality through rearranging phonetic units of language. Her sound installation breaks down the words "Die Bildhauerin" into linguistic elements to form a minimal composition. On opening night, she performed on her Sonic Structure instrument, which amplifies any sounds made on its wooden surface through microphones. Her work is inspired by experiments with noise and sound by early 20th century artists like Luigi Russolo.
http://www.concerttech.com - Concert Technologies - Multi-site technology infrastructure rollouts require a Technology Rollout System of methodologies managed by an experienced and knowledgeable technology rollout companyies. In this national rollout and international technology instractucture deployment video, Concert Technologies explains the Technology Rollout System of methodologies and how to evaluage its four parts for the implementation of nationwide and global technology infrastructure rollouts.
This document summarizes the development of a series of 4-substituted-2-aminopyrimidines as inhibitors of c-Jun N-terminal kinases (JNKs). A high-throughput screen identified an initial hit that was a moderately potent JNK1 inhibitor but was rapidly cleared in vitro. The authors synthesized analogs to reduce lipophilicity while maintaining or improving ligand efficiency. They synthesized over 50 compounds and tested them for JNK1 inhibition and cellular activity. The best compound showed improved properties over the initial hit, demonstrating that modifying the alkylamino portion can optimize JNK inhibition and pharmacokinetics.
The document discusses the history and current state of research on fetal pain. It summarizes that in the 1970s, the prevailing view was that fetuses and newborns could not feel pain. However, research in the 1980s by the author and colleagues established the biological structures and functions necessary to feel pain were present from early in fetal development, including nociceptors, nerves, and brain structures like the thalamus processing pain signals. The document provides extensive evidence from various studies that fetuses show physiological and behavioral responses to painful stimuli from as early as 13 weeks gestation, indicating they are capable of experiencing pain.
The document discusses the history and current state of research on fetal pain. It describes how in the 1970s, the prevailing view was that fetuses and newborns could not feel pain. However, research beginning in the 1980s found that fetuses have fully developed pain receptor pathways by 8 weeks gestation. It provides extensive evidence that fetuses can feel pain, including the presence of pain-sensing structures, neurotransmitters, hormonal and physiological responses to painful stimuli, and efforts to reduce fetal pain through anesthesia. The document rebuts common arguments against fetal pain such as lack of cortex, myelination, communication or memory.
The document discusses evidence for fetal pain from an evolutionary perspective. It argues that since fish feel pain, and early fetal development resembles the fish stage, fetuses may experience pain from an early stage. Studies showing that fish exhibit wariness after painful stimuli and can remember pain provide support. Further evidence discussed includes fetal learning abilities before birth, functional brain and sensory development by 20 weeks, and lack of self-harm suggesting sensation and memory. While some research has questioned fetal pain capabilities, the overall document makes a case that fetuses may experience some levels of consciousness, sensation and pain beginning fairly early in development.
The document discusses the evolution of pain perception and evidence that fetal pain perception may develop earlier than previously thought. It notes that by the third month of development, the fetal nervous system is developed enough to experience pain, as evidenced by studies showing fish and other early evolutionary stages can feel pain. Additional studies on fetal learning and responses to stimuli in the womb provide evidence for a level of consciousness and pain perception before the third trimester. While some research disputes these findings, the document argues that the ability to perceive and avoid harm is necessary for survival and is thus an evolved trait present early in development.
The document discusses evidence that fetuses are capable of feeling pain from as early as 8 weeks gestation. It notes that by 20 weeks gestation, the fetal brain has a full complement of neurons and EEG recordings are possible, indicating the fetus is capable of experiencing pain from 20 weeks onward. The document also discusses the gene c-fos, which is activated in response to painful stimuli and is a marker for pain in the central nervous system. Fos expression has been found in fetal bones as early as 16 weeks gestation, suggesting the fetus is capable of feeling pain from that point.
The document discusses evidence that fetuses are capable of feeling pain from as early as 8 weeks gestation. It notes that by 20 weeks gestation, the fetal brain has a full complement of neurons and EEG recordings are possible, indicating the fetus is capable of experiencing pain from 20 weeks onward. The document also discusses the gene c-fos, which is activated in response to painful stimuli and is a marker for pain in the central nervous system. Fos expression has been found in fetal bones as early as 16 weeks gestation, suggesting the fetus is capable of feeling pain from that point.
This document examines the possibility of fetal pain based on anatomical and psychological evidence. It finds that:
1) The basic anatomy for pain processing, including free nerve endings and connections from the spinal cord to the thalamus, develop by 7 weeks gestation. However, the nervous system is still immature at this stage without laminar brain structures or cortical development.
2) More advanced connections from the thalamus to the cortex begin to form between 12-16 weeks, but these connections initially target the transient subplate zone and not the cortical plate.
3) For pain to be experienced, unique in utero neuroinhibitors that maintain unconsciousness must be overcome, and the psychological elements of experience
The document discusses the development of human life from conception through birth in an effort to establish that human life begins at conception. It provides scientific definitions of key terms and describes the physical development of the fetus in each trimester of pregnancy. Biblical passages are included that assert God's knowledge and involvement in human development from the womb. The document ultimately argues that abortion terminates a human life.
The document summarizes evidence that unborn children can feel pain by 20 weeks after fertilization based on 11 points. It notes that by 8 weeks the unborn child reacts to touch, and after 20 weeks reacts to stimuli that would be painful for an adult such as recoiling. Application of painful stimuli is associated with stress hormone increases in the unborn child, indicating a stress response.
The document discusses fetal pain and the neural pathways involved in the experience of pain. It summarizes that while there is general agreement that the neural pathways necessary for pain are present by 24 weeks gestation, debates remain about the possibility of fetal pain before or after this point. Some argue fetal pain is possible earlier due to sub-cortical structures, while others argue it is not possible at any stage due to lack of development and sedation in the womb. The document also notes increasing interest in fetal pain from legislation and more invasive fetal surgeries and medical procedures.
This document discusses whether fetal "awareness" and the ability to experience pain exist, and what precautions should be taken to safeguard fetal welfare during experiments. It summarizes recent reviews on the potential for prenatal consciousness. While fetuses show reflexive responses to stimuli, extensive animal studies show the fetal brain is in a continuous state of unconsciousness maintained by neuroinhibitory mechanisms. Fetuses may not be consciously aware or able to experience pain. Caution is needed in giving analgesics since they can have unique adverse effects on fetuses.
This document discusses the importance of the nervous system and spinal health for overall health and disease prevention. It notes that misalignments of the vertebrae (vertebral subluxations) can cause interference to the nervous system, impacting organ and system function. Maintaining proper spinal structure and nerve flow through chiropractic care is presented as an important approach for optimizing health and genetic potential.
This document discusses abortion from a medical perspective. It defines abortion and outlines the main types: natural abortion, direct/intentional abortion, therapeutic abortion, eugenic abortion, and indirect abortion. Therapeutic abortion aims to save the mother's life, while eugenic abortion targets fetal defects. The document also examines philosophical views on when life begins and ensoulment theories. It outlines the general viewpoints in the abortion debate and considers the physical and psychological effects. Biblical perspectives view life as beginning at conception and abortion as akin to murder.
Chapter 3 Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn BabyA.docxchristinemaritza
Chapter 3 Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn Baby
An expectant mother reacts with amazement on hearing the robust heartbeat of her nearly full-term fetus. High-quality prenatal care and preparation for the events of childbirth enable her to approach labor and delivery with confidence and excitement.
chapter outline
· Prenatal Development
· Conception
· Period of the Zygote
· Period of the Embryo
· Period of the Fetus
· Prenatal Environmental Influences
· Teratogens
· Other Maternal Factors
· The Importance of Prenatal Health Care
· ■ SOCIAL ISSUES: HEALTH The Nurse–Family Partnership: Reducing Maternal Stress and Enhancing Child Development Through Social Support
· Childbirth
· The Stages of Childbirth
· The Baby’s Adaptation to Labor and Delivery
· The Newborn Baby’s Appearance
· Assessing the Newborn’s Physical Condition: The Apgar Scale
· Approaches to Childbirth
· Natural, or Prepared, Childbirth
· Home Delivery
· Medical Interventions
· Fetal Monitoring
· Labor and Delivery Medication
· Cesarean Delivery
· Preterm and Low-Birth-Weight Infants
· Preterm versus Small-for-Date Infants
· Consequences for Caregiving
· Interventions for Preterm Infants
· ■ SOCIAL ISSUES: HEALTH A Cross-National Perspective on Health Care and Other Policies for Parents and Newborn Babies
· Birth Complications, Parenting, and Resilience
· The Newborn Baby’s Capacities
· Reflexes
· States
· Sensory Capacities
· Neonatal Behavioral Assessment
· ■ BIOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT The Mysterious Tragedy of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
· Adjusting to the New Family Unit
When I met Yolanda and Jay one fall in my child development class, Yolanda was just two months pregnant. Approaching age 30, married for several years, and their careers well under way, they had decided to have a baby. To prepare for parenthood, they enrolled in my evening section, arriving once a week after work full of questions: “How does the baby grow before birth?” “When is each organ formed?” “Has its heart begun to beat?” “Can it hear, feel, or sense our presence?”
Most of all, Yolanda and Jay wanted to do everything possible to make sure their baby would be born healthy. Yolanda started to wonder about her diet and whether she should keep up her daily aerobic workout. And she asked me whether an aspirin for a headache, a glass of wine at dinner, or a few cups of coffee during work and study hours might be harmful.
In this chapter, we answer Yolanda and Jay’s questions, along with a great many more that scientists have asked about the events before birth. First, we trace prenatal development, paying special attention to environmental supports for healthy growth, as well as damaging influences that threaten the child’s health and survival. Next, we turn to the events of childbirth. Today, women in industrialized nations have many choices about where and how they give birth, and hospitals go to great lengths to make the arrival of a new baby a rewarding, fa ...
The document discusses abortion from several perspectives. It begins by defining abortion and outlining Philippines laws, which criminalize abortion. It then examines reasons women choose abortion and health risks. Ethical issues discussed include personhood, the right to life, feminism, and applying theories like utilitarianism, deontology, situation ethics, and Kantian ethics. Specific cases are analyzed under each theory to determine if abortion could be justified in certain situations.
The document discusses abortion from ancient times to modern day debates. It provides medical details on fetal development from conception through the first trimester. It argues abortion ends a human life and cites statistics on increased social issues and abortion rates following legalization. Religious and moral arguments are made that life begins at conception and abortion is wrong.
The document discusses whether a fetus can feel pain and at what gestational age. It examines the anatomical, physiological, and behavioral evidence. While the fetus's experience of pain cannot be directly measured, the neural pathways for pain are developed by 20 weeks gestation. The fetus shows stress responses to invasive procedures from 16 weeks onward. Therefore, it is possible the fetus can feel pain from 20 weeks of gestation. More research is needed to fully understand fetal pain and how to provide appropriate analgesia during invasive prenatal procedures.
The document discusses several arguments against abortion from a secular perspective, including scientific, legal, and moral arguments. Scientifically, medical textbooks and doctors state that human life begins at conception. Legally, abortion stops a beating heart and occurs after fetal brain waves, yet the fetus can become a non-person based on a mother's choice. Morally, arguments that the fetus is not a person due to lack of relationships are problematic, as personality is not what grants basic human rights.
This document discusses secular arguments against abortion from a scientific, legal, and moral perspective. It summarizes the views of medical textbooks and doctors that human life begins at conception. It then examines legal definitions of murder and arguments around the personhood of the fetus. Finally, it addresses various moral arguments commonly made in favor of abortion and provides counterarguments.
The document discusses whether there is sufficient evidence to support the concept that a fetus can experience pain. It outlines key developments in fetal neurobiology and the anatomical pathways involved in pain processing. While certain pathways are intact by 7 weeks gestation, the brain is not fully developed and lacks key features, such as cortical lamination, until later in gestation. The document concludes that the neurological systems necessary for pain experience are not fully intact and functional until around 26 weeks gestation.
This leaflet aims to gently inform people of an alternative perspective on life that has been kept secret. It discusses how we are all participating in a fascinating game, whether knowingly or not, and that some groups have kept the true rules of this game hidden. It provides recommendations for films, documentaries, websites and books that may help readers explore this perspective without trying to convince them of anything. The overall message is an invitation for people to play this game more consciously and join others in awakening.
This document provides recommendations for videos, films, and websites to learn about alternative perspectives on life that have been suppressed. It suggests searching YouTube for specific documentaries and comedians to find information on secret powers that control societies and keep people divided and fearful. The purpose is to invite people to consciously play the game of life and join others worldwide in waking up to these suppressed truths, regardless of background or beliefs. Nothing can overcome the power of love, and the more joyful and aware people become, the more powerful the "group consciousness."
Adoptive Families magazine has served adoptive families for over 30 years by providing authoritative parenting information. Each issue contains personal stories and advice from adoption professionals and parents. Readers consider the magazine a supportive community that understands their unique experiences. The magazine covers topics of interest to adoptive families like bonding, transracial adoption, and talking to children about adoption.
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Give an example.
Try sticking an infant with a pin and you know what happens. She opens her mouth to cry a
also pulls away.
Try sticking an 8 week old human fetus in the palm of his hand. He opens his mouth and pu
his hand away.
A more technical description would add that changes in heart rate and fetal movement also
suggest that intrauterine manipulations are painful to the fetus. Volman & Pearson, "What the Fetus
Feels," British Med. Journal, Jan. 26, 1980, pp. 233-234.
O.K., that is activity that can be observed, but is there other evidence of pain? After a
the fetal baby can’t tell us he hurts.
Pain can be detected when nociceptors (pain receptors) discharge electrical impulses to th
spinal cord and brain. These fire impulses outward, telling the muscles and body to react.
These can be measured. Mountcastle, Medical Physiology, St. Louis: C.V. Mosby, pp. 391-427 "Lip tactile
response may be evoked by the end of the 7th week. At 11 weeks, the face and all parts of
upper and lower extremities are sensitive to touch. By 13 1/2 to 14 weeks, the entire body
surface, except for the back and the top of the head, are sensitive to pain." S. Reinis & J. Goldm
The Development of the Brain C. Thomas Pub., 1980
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Give me more proof.
In 1984 President Reagan said: "When the lives of the unborn are snuffed out, they often fe
pain, pain that is long and agonizing." President Ronald Reagan to National Religious Broadcasters, New Y
Times, Jan. 31, 1984
This provoked a public reaction from pro-abortion circles and a response from an auspiciou
group of professors, including pain specialists and two past presidents of the American Col
of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
They strongly backed Mr. Reagan and produced substantial documentation. Excerpts of the
letter (2/13/84) to him included:
"Real time ultrasonography, fetoscopy, study of the fetal EKG (electrocardiogram) and feta
EEG (electroencephalogram) have demonstrated the remarkable responsiveness of the hu
fetus to pain, touch, and sound. That the fetus responds to changes in light intensity within
womb, to heat, to cold, and to taste (by altering the chemical nature of the fluid swallowed b
the fetus) has been exquisitely documented in the pioneering work of the late Sir William Li
the father of fetology."
We state categorically that no finding of modern fetology invalidates the remarkable conclu
drawn after a lifetime of research by the late Professor Arnold Gesell of Yale University. In
Embryology of Behavior: The Beginnings of the Human Mind (1945, Harper Bros.), Dr. Ges
wrote, "and so by the close of the first trimester the fetus is a sentient, moving being. We n
not speculate as to the nature of his psychic attributes, but we may assert that the organiza
of his psychosomatic self is well under way."
Mr. President, in drawing attention to the capability of the human fetus to feel pain, you stan
on firmly established ground. Willke, J & B, Abortion: Questions & Answers, Hayes, 1991, C
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What of The Silent Scream?
A Realtime ultrasound video tape and movie of a 12- week suction abortion is commercially
available as, The Silent Scream, narrated by Dr. B. Nathanson, a former abortionist. It
dramatically, but factually, shows the pre-born baby dodging the suction instrument time aft
time, while its heartbeat doubles in rate. When finally caught, its body being dismembered,
baby’s mouth clearly opens wide — hence, the title (available from Heritage House '76 at
http:www.heritagehouse76.com). Proabortionists have attempted to discredit this film. A we
documented paper refuting their charges is available from National Right to Life, 419 7th St
NW, Washington, DC 20004, $2.00 p.p. A short, 10-minute video showing the testimony of
doctor who did the abortion in Silent Scream definitely debunks any criticism of Silent Screa
accuracy. The Answer, Bernadel, Inc., P.O. Box 1897, Old Chelsea Station, New York, NY,
10011.
Pain? What of just comfort?
"One of the most uncomfortable ledges that the unborn can encounter is his mother’s
backbone. If he happens to be lying so that his own backbone is across hers [when the mo
lies on her back], the unborn will wiggle around until he can get away from this highly
disagreeable position." M. Liley & B. Day, Modern Motherhood, Random House, 1969, p. 42
But isn’t pain mostly psychological?
There is also organic, or physiological pain which elicits a neurological response to pain. P.
Lubeskind, "Psychology & Physiology of Pain," Amer. Review Psychology, vol. 28, 1977, p. 42
But early on there is no cerebral cortex for thinking, therefore no pain?
The cortex isn’t needed to feel pain. The thalamus is needed and (see above) is functioning
8 weeks. Even complete removal of the cortex does not eliminate the sensation of pain.
"Indeed there seems to be little evidence that pain information reaches the sensory cortex."
Patton et al., Intro. to Basic Neurology, W. B. Saunders Co. 1976, p. 178
How about during an abortion?
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This really hit the fan during the 1996 debate in the U.S. Congress over a law to ban partial
birth abortions. Pro-abortionists had claimed that the anaesthetic had already killed the feta
baby. Top officials of the U.S.
Society for Obstetric Anaesthesia & Perinatology vigorously denied this explaining that usu
anaesthesia did not harm the baby. D. Gianelli, Anaesthesiologists Question Claims in Abortion Debate, Am.
News, Jan. 1, ’96
This brought the issue of fetal pain into the news, and testimony was given to the
Subcommittee on the Constitution of the U.S. House of Representatives.
"The fetus within this time frame of gestation, 20 weeks and beyond, is fully capable of
experiencing pain. Without doubt a partial birth abortion is a dreadfully painful experience fo
any infant. R. White, Dir. Neurosurgery & Brain Research, Case Western Univ.
Also, "Far from being less able to feel pain, such premature newborns may be more sensiti
to pain"...that babies under 30 weeks have a "newly established pain system that is raw an
unmodified at this tender age." P. Ranalli, Neuro. Dept., Univ. of Toronto
Give me more research data.
Data in the British Medical Journal, Lancet, gave solid confirmation of such pain. It is known
that the fetal umbilical cord has no pain receptors such as the rest of the fetal body.
Accordingly, they tested fetal hormone stress response comparing puncturing of the abdom
and of the cord.
They observed "the fetus reacts to intrahepatic (liver) needling with vigorous body and
breathing movements, but not to cord needling. The levels of these hormones did not vary w
fetal age." M. Fisk, et al., Fetal Plasma Cortisol and B-endorphin Response to Intrauterine Needling, Lancet, Vol. 344
9, 1994, Pg. 77
Another excellent British study commented on this:
"It cannot be comfortable for the fetus to have a scalp electrode implanted on his skin, to ha
blood taken from the scalp or to suffer the skull compression that may occur even with
spontaneous delivery. It is hardly surprising that infants delivered by difficult forceps extract
act as if they have a severe headache." Valman & Pearson, "What the Fetus Feels," British Med. Jour., Jan
1980
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1 – The Situation 23 – Breast Cancer
2 – The Three Questions 24 – Fetal Handicap and Infanticide
3 – How To Teach The Pro-Life Story 25 – Euthanasia
4 – Discrimination 26 – Choice?
5 – Something Old, Something New 27 – Illegal Abortions
6 – Two Infamous Days in the U.S.A. 28 – Parental Notification/Becky Bell
7 – Legal Pre-Roe 29 – Rape
8 – Post Roe Vs. Wade 30 – Impose Morality?.
9 – Health 31 – Unwanted
10 – Human Life? 32 – The West Is Dying?
11 – The Human Embryo 33 – Women Helping Centers
12 – Fetal Development 34 – Adoption
13 – Viability 35 – Contraception
14 – Fetal Pain 36 – Violence? Or A Protective Ring
15 – In Vitro Fertilization 37 – Doctors & Nurses
16 – Embryo/Fetal Experimentation 38 – Words
17 – How Many? 39 – Polls
18 – What Kind and How? 40 – The Media
19 – Very Early Abortions 41 – Capital Punishment/War
20 – Maternal Complications/Immediate. 42 – Pro-Abortion Org./Planned Parenthood
21 – Deaths & Long-Term Complications. 43 – Tax-Funded Abortions
22 – Neonatal & Childhood Sequelae 44 – What To Do
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