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Exercise in Pregnancy, 2007.
This paper discusses the benefits of exercise during pregnancy.
1,942 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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In this article, the writer studies various research concerning the value of exercise to a pregnant woman and her unborn baby. The writer notes that the benefits of physical fitness and enhanced body image have been enough motivation for women to continue exercise during pregnancy. The writer points out however, that exercise has not been recommended to those of diverse cultural background who have a high prevalence of obesity and overweight. To those who find exercising to be culturally acceptable, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) suggests proper screening in order to avoid extreme environmental conditions and activities, which can lead to abdominal trauma. The writer concludes that experience, opinion and increasing measurable evidence combine to point to the advantages and benefits of exercise before, during, and after pregnancy and as an overall boon to the health to every individual.
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"On the other hand, there have been separate and new researches, which reported multiple benefits of exercise during pregnancy for both woman and baby. These include improved cardiovascular function, less weight gain, improved attitude and mood and less difficult or complicated labor, faster recovery and greater fitness. The pregnant woman only needs to be cautious about the type of exercise, its intensity, duration and frequency. The unborn baby also benefits from the improved stress tolerance and advanced neurobehavioral maturity, which exercise can bring. The unborn child of a woman who exercises during pregnancy tends to become leaner and smaller but also has better early neurodevelopment. There have been no studies, which showed that moderate exercise created problems on the developing embryo. Doctors have just probably been playing safe and were apprehensive over the increase in body temperature during exercise as having adverse effects on the fetus."
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Exercise and Pregnancy, 2002.
A review of the advantages and disadvantages of exercising while pregnant, making use of five journal articles as reference points.
3,013 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper explores the effects of exercising while pregnant. The paper begins with a physiological explanation of pregnancy and what it does to a woman's body. The paper then looks at the definite advantages of exercising while pregnant and explains that some exercise it vital for a pregnant woman, to remain healthy and reduce discomfort. This is followed by a look at the disadvantages experienced by pregnant women who exercise, such as the added stress on the body. The paper includes reference to a number of scientific and medical articles on the subject.
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"Previous research regarding the effects of exercise on pregnancy outcomes has been inconsistent. Because of this, the appropriateness of exercise during pregnancy is controversial. There are many factors that affect a woman's ability to exercise and her body's response to exercise. Placental blood flow, the potential for hyperthermia and trauma, changes in coordination and balance, body position during exercise, increased nutritional requirements, and the potential for back and pelvic pain must all be taken into consideration when examining the effects of exercise on pregnancy."
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Exercise Physiology--An Article Review, 2007.
This paper summarizes and critiques an article about exercise physiology entitled "Effects of Moderate Exercise on Metabolic Responses and Respiratory Exchange Ration (RER)" by Toda, et. al.
1,098 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper reviews an article that describes a study on exercise physiology and its relation to insulin resistance. The review presents the aim and hypothesis of the article in Part I. Part II of the paper consists of a critique and evaluation of the scientific merit of the study. The review concludes that the rationale for designing a study to probe the question of how much exercise and at what level is required in order to facilitate fatty acid utilization, was well founded.
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Part I: Summary
Part II: Critique
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"The hypothesis of the study is that fatty acids are available for energy even following short-term exercise (109). In other words, the authors designed this study to test the notion that fatty acid utilization could be increased even following lower levels of physical exertion and exercise. If this proved to be the case, then it would open up an incredible wealth of exercise methods and regiments for counteracting insulin resistance."
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Exercise and Good Health, 2004.
This paper discusses the relationship of exercise and good health and indicates where people living in California can find assistance.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper explains that getting Americans to exercise may be difficult, but the benefits of exercise are clear: People who exercise tend to live longer, have better overall health, and feel better about themselves. The author points out that, in California, many programs are available that help people develop and maintain healthy lifestyles including exercise. The paper relates that education is the key to helping people understand the benefits of exercise and that education must begin early in life for exercise to become a daily habit.
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"There are also many things individuals can do that add up to better health through exercise. Even small steps can lead to better health. Some people believe exercise must be difficult to work, and it cannot be enjoyable, but adding exercise to a daily routine can begin with small things, like walking a dog for fifteen minutes every evening, walking to the local restaurant or mall instead of driving, or taking the stairs instead of the elevator. These small steps often lead to an increased enjoyment of activity, and more activity as the fitness level begins to increase."
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Issues of Pregnancy, 2002.
This paper discusses key issues of pregnancy, especially smoking and Cesarean ?sections.
685 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, $ 24.95
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This paper discusses that decisions made around pregnancy can affect the child?s future in many ways. The paper outlines the problems surrounding smoking and Cesarean Sections. The author concludes that to ensure that both the mother and baby are healthy throughout the pregnancy, women need to get regular medical checkups, eat healthily, exercise and refrain from alcohol, drugs or smoking.
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"Babies also have risks if the mother undergoes a C-Section. First, if the due date is not accurately calculated, the baby could be delivered too early. Next, babies born by cesarean are more likely to develop breathing problems such as transient tachypnea (abnormally fast breathing during the first few days after birth). Third, babies born by cesarean sometimes have low Apgar scores. While the low score may be an effect of the anesthesia and C-Section, the baby may have been in distress to begin with or was not stimulated as he or she would have been by vaginal birth."
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Nutrition in Pregnancy, 2002.
A presentation of the importance of a healthy diet during pregnancy.
1,990 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper presents a detailed discussion about the importance of proper nutrition during pregnancy. The writer includes an interview with a nutritionist as well as discussion about exercise and other health aspects of pregnancy. It lists foods that are recommended and what quantities of each type of food which should be eaten.
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"The medical community has been aware for many years that nutrition is important during pregnancy as well as supplements and exercise. The proper nutrition and supplements help the baby develop as well as keep the mother healthy during the pregnancy. Often time?s expectant mothers are confused about their nutritional needs and they are unsure about exercise as well. It is important for the expectant mother to maintain a nutritionally healthy diet throughout the pregnancy as well as take the supplements prescribed to her. "
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How Social Welfare Encourages Teen Pregnancy, 2002.
An overview of teen pregnancy in the United States today that examines the impact of social welfare programs on encouraging and maintaining the high rate of teen pregnancies.
2,909 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 86.95
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While the pundits debate on the best way to educate young people about the risks associated with early pregnancies, tens of thousands of babies in the United States will continue to suffer from the physical and emotional problems associated with early teen pregnancies; the social welfare system appears to be contributing to this phenomenon. This paper provides an overview of teen pregnancy in the United States today and examines the impact of social welfare programs on encouraging and maintaining the high rate of teen pregnancies. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"Almost 80 percent of teen mothers eventually go on welfare which comprise more than 59 percent of the social welfare caseload. In fact, more than 75 percent of all unmarried teen mothers received welfare within five years of giving birth to their first child. The data for 1995 shows that 69 percent of births to teens in a five-year period were paid for by Medicaid or other government sources (?Adolescent Pregnancy and Childbearing in the U.S.,? 2001, 10). Teen pregnancies have also been associated with reduced educational attainment and employment opportunities. The research shows that less than one-third of teens who begin their families before age 18 ever complete high school. When compared to children born to women aged 20 and older, babies born to mothers aged 15-17 have poorer health, lower cognitive development, reduced educational attainments, and higher rates of behavior problems (?Adolescent Pregnancy and Childbearing in the U.S.,? 2001, 10-11). Although the teen pregnancy rate (the number of pregnancies per 1,000 teenage women) decreased to 101 in 1995 (the lowest level since 1975), nevertheless each year nearly one million American teenage women become pregnant, and four out of ten American teenage women become pregnant before the age of 20. During this same period, the outcome of teenage pregnancies has changed. Sixty-three percent of pregnant teenagers gave birth and 22 percent had abortions in 1995 compared to 1983 data which shows that 47 percent of teenagers gave birth and 43 percent had abortions (?Adolescent Pregnancy and Childbearing in the U.S.,? 2001, 2). The vast majority of teens who give birth prefer to keep their babies; in fact, fewer than 10 percent of teenagers who delivered babies chose adoption in 1995."
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Teen Pregnancy in Nevada, 2007.
A look at the problems concerning teen pregnancy in Nevada.
1,586 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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This paper examines the issue of teen pregnancy and how the state of Nevada in particular has attempted to find solutions to this problem. The term teen pregnancy is defined and statistics presented. It looks at how Nevada has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the nation. Teens begin to have sex before the age of 16 and most teens who become pregnant report that they began having sex because their boyfriend wanted them to. It also discusses how reducing pregnancy in Nevada teens is important because of the negative social and financial impact that teen pregnancy has on the citizens of the state.
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"At any given time in the state of Nevada there are at least 13 pregnant teens. Before one can begin to understand the impact teen pregnancy has on the nation and on the residents of Nevada one must first have an understanding of the definition of teen pregnancy. Teen pregnancy for the purpose of this paper and for the purpose of research is a female that resides within the state of Nevada and is between the ages of 10 and 17 years old. She has been confirmed as pregnant through an accepted medical test. Teen pregnancy is an important issue in the state of Nevada because of the impact the extrapolated issues bring to the residents of the state. Because of those negative results it is vital that the state get control of and reduce the number of teenage pregnancy(Nevada Teen Pregnancy http://health2k.state.nv.us/cah/factsandstats.doc). "
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Benefits of Exercise, 2001.
This paper examines the benefits of exercise in terms of long term individual health.
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper examines what the benefits of exercise are. It then looks at why exercise is so good for us which leads to a discussion of the best reason to exercise. The writer concludes that the best reason to exercise is that it has a spiral effect in that not only is it good for the health of our body and mind, but it promotes other practices that further increase the benefits to health.
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"The benefits of exercise are both many and varied. The American Heart Association lists benefits which include: reduced risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol levels, prevention of bone loss, increased energy levels, decreased stress and tension, assistance with sleep, improved self-image, increased muscle strength and delayment and prevention of chronic illnesses (AHA, The Benefits of Daily Physical Activity). As can be seen, the benefits are not only to body but also to mind. Other studies report that exercises prevents diseases including arthritis, cancer and heart disease (Nicola). A report into health promotion and aging also cited various benefits of exercise including a reduced incidence of: heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, colon cancer, depression, anxiety and osteoporotic fractures (CDC)."
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Teen Pregnancy Program Evaluation Plan, 2008.
Presents an evaluation plan for a teen pregnancy prevention program.
1,011 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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This paper outlines an evaluation plan for a teen pregnancy prevention program and lists all the program objectives of the teen pregnancy prevention program. The paper explains that the purpose of the program evaluation is to ensure that immediate, intermediate and long-term goals of the program are met. The paper also points out that the results of the evaluation are used to further improve the program effectiveness in achieving optimal outcomes. The paper also explains that the prevalent outcome of the program is to reduce teen age pregnancy through education, support, and involvement of the stakeholders such as parents, teachers, and peers.
Outline:
Introduction
Historical Evaluation of Teen Pregnancy
Challenges of Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Evaluation
The Logic Model
Benefits of Using a Logic Model
Conclusion
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"Planned Parenthood designed the logic model as a tool for visualizing new programs and preparing for evaluation. The objective of a teen pregnancy prevention program closely mirrors the format of a logic model. According to Julia Kohn of Planned Parenthood, a logic model is a visual representation of a program. It provides a simple description of the program theory and shows the relationship of what we put in (inputs), what we do (outputs), and what results (outcomes). A logical model depicts the "if-then" sequence of changes that a program intends to affect. The logic model is the core of program planning and evaluation. (Kohn 2008)."
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The Pregnancy Resource Center, 2005.
This paper discusses the Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC), a Christian-value human service agency.
1,280 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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This paper explains that, although they counsel young women about all options including pregnancy termination, the Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) provides information, counseling and pregnancy testing but not abortions and offers services free or at a very low cost to clients, young and old. The author points out that PRC believes that the most common alternative to unwanted pregnancies is abstinence. The paper relates that the agency provides support to mothers who choose to keep and raise their children, everything from baby formula and diapers to maternity and baby clothing, car seats,and cribs to needy families and mothers.
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"Funding is always a challenge in any community service organization such as this. PRC has a wide variety of creative funding and donation sources. They provide a donation button on their Web site, and have several local programs where citizens can donate a variety of equipment and funds. The ask for donations of baby and expecting mother necessities, such as baby bottles, clothing, formula, diapers, cribs, and more. They also encourage people to turn in their own cell phones for recycling. They receive $7 for each phone they collect and turn in to an organization that refurbishes them and donates them to needy organizations. They also have a program with the local Marble Slab Creamery ice cream store."
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Teen Pregnancy in the United States, 2004.
An in-depth look at the social problems relating to adolescent pregnancies in America today.
3,410 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 96.95
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Adolescent pregnancy has long been a societal concern, but in the past decade, this issue has become one of the most frequently cited examples of the perceived societal decay in the United States. This paper shows that, despite the recent decline in teen birth rates, pregnancy in this group remains a significant problem in America, and it is a problem that impacts nearly every community. The paper argues that the responsibility to solve this problem lies with all of us, including families, communities, and young people themselves. The paper includes a graph.
Table of Contents
Introduction and Problem of Teen Pregnancy
Teen Pregnancy and Risk Factors
Economics, Poverty, Social Issues and Teen Pregnancy
Media and Teen Pregnancy
Adolescent Birth Rates
Perspectives: Conservative, Centrist and Liberals
Conclusion
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"The younger the teenage mother is, the higher the chances are that she and her baby will have health problems. This is mainly due to late prenatal care (if any) and poor nutrition. (21) An adolescent mother and her baby may not get enough nutrients and, because the mother's body is not fully mature, she may have many complications throughout the duration of the pregnancy. (22) Along with the mother, the children of teenage parents too often become part of a cycle of poor health, school failure, and poverty."
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Adolescent Pregnancy, 2005.
This paper discusses the prevalence and problems of adolescent pregnancy in the United States.
1,780 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper explains that many factors contribute to teen pregnancies and not all of them deal with the lack of knowledge of safe-sex: The absence of fathers as a positive male role-model in girls' lives, molestation, rape, incest and peer pressure. The author points out that many teen moms face a great deal of decisions from what to do with this new child, to finishing high school or to marry the father. The paper stresses that one of the biggest concerns of adolescent mothers is how her parents are going to react to the new member of the family especially if the new grandchild is to become a member of the household.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Realities of Teen Sexual Activity and Pregnancy
Statistics
Is Teen Pregnancy a Problem?
Why Children Are Having Children - Factors Contributing to Teen Pregnancy
Absence of Fathers
Molestation/Rape
Peer Pressure
Social Issues
Consequences
Reactions within Society
Fathers with 'Bad' Image
Preventing Teen Pregnancy
Abstinence
'Wait for Marriage'
Parental Involvement
Sex Education
Options for Teen Mothers
Options regarding the Baby
Abortion
Adoption
Raising the Child
School or No School
Marriage
Parents of 'Parents'
Feelings/Concerns
New Role as 'Grandparent'
Conclusion
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"Preventing teen pregnancy can be achieved through many different ways. Not only is parental involvement key, but the idea of having sex education in schools also helps to educate young people about the risks involved with having sex, along with the possibility to getting pregnant. Waiting for marriage has grown to becoming a popular view amongst many teens today. This important message sets boundaries for many adolescents as they realize the consequences of becoming teen parents. Besides teaching 'no sex,' many are taught about 'safe sex.' The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concluded in a recent report that there has been a decrease in sexual activity and an increase in contraceptive use, contributing almost equally to the decline in adolescent pregnancy since the 1990s. The researchers reported that efforts to prevent pregnancy in adolescents should continue to focus on delaying the onset of sexual activity and increasing the use of effective contraceptives."
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Ending Teen Pregnancy, 2005.
A look at how best to reduce the rate of teen pregnancy.
894 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper points out that, while the teen pregnancy rate is declining, it is still a significant societal problem that must be addressed. The paper further points out that previous methods of reducing the teen pregnancy rate typically targeted teenage females only and did not include the male counterpart; this approach makes efforts to reduce the teen pregnancy rate less effective. Instead, the paper argues that the teen pregnancy rate will dramatically decline if both male and female teens are encouraged to take a more active role in their romantic relationships so that they will more readily discuss the use of contraceptive with their potential sexual partner.
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"Although teen pregnancy rates are at a historic low, teen pregnancies still occur at alarming rates ("U.S. Pregnancy Rate Down from Peak; Births and Abortions on the Decline"), and America still has the highest teen pregnancy rate of any major industrialized nation (Hunt). For the teens experiencing those pregnancies, there is little consolation in the fact that the national trend is towards lower teen pregnancy rates. Therefore, the challenge for a successful teen pregnancy prevention program is targeting those teens that are most at risk of becoming sexually active and possibly pregnant. Because research suggests that the majority of teens consider themselves as part of a couple when they engaged in their first sexual activity (Ryan), pregnancy-prevention efforts should be aimed at teens involved in relationship."
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Sawhill and Teen Pregnancy, 2006.
This paper provides an analysis of Sawhill's policies on the prevention of teen pregnancy.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 35.95
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In this article, the writer looks at how Sawhill builds her case for the policies she puts forth regarding the prevention of teen pregnancy. The writer shows how Sawhill first begins her work by establishing the issue and her reasoning behind focusing on teen pregnancy which statistically appears to be a declining problem in the United States. The writer then looks at how she examines the points that support a declining teen pregnancy population as well as factors which indicate that this is not necessarily a reality.
The writer demonstrates that Sawhill continues to build her case by examining the efforts that have been made by a variety of entities, to include government and community groups, to prevent teen pregnancy in the country. Further the writer shows that through analysis of previous research and facts Sawhill makes determinations on these efforts, and then uses these facts to formulate recommendations on the issue. Sawhill's recommendations are then presented.
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