Risks in planned home births and birth complications
The article outlines risks for planned home births, noting 1 in 10 babies need transitional support at delivery, 18 percent of mothers face post partum hemorrhage risk, 3.5 percent have malpresentation, up to 3 percent experience shoulder dystocia, 12-16 percent deliveries involve meconium, 5-10 percent of meconium cases cause aspiration, and 5 percent of mothers develop preeclampsia. Shawna Knight urges care in a monitored setting to address these issues. Source: CarolinaEast Women & Children's Pavilion.
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Spirituality tied to cancer patient outcomes in study
A JAMA study of 126 adolescents and young adults with cancer finds that a sense of meaning and peace linked to spirituality and religiousness correlates with lower anxiety depressive symptoms and fatigue. Indirect associations involve daily perceived God presence and overall religiosity influencing mood through meaning and peace. No link to pain interference observed.
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Precautions tightened for hospital births at Carolina East
At Carolina East Women's & Children's Pavilion staff limit to one support person per mother to maintain safety during COVID-19. Visitors are restricted hospital wide, while staff stress the care remains patient focused and individualized. Mothers report better rest and bond with babies, aiding breastfeeding and care learning. Safety steps begin on arrival, with guidance available on births page.
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Carolina East
Women’s & Children’s
Shawna Knight
Women's & Children's
Knight
Triceps Dip With Lifted Leg Core and Quad Focus
A fitness note by Marlo Allev outlines a triceps dip performed on an elevated surface with a lifted leg to engage the triceps, core, and quadriceps. Start seated, hands under shoulders, lean back, raise feet, and balance before lifting one leg for added tension.
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