ETHICAL-LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES IN THE CARE OF SICK MOTHERS AND CHILD

Question 1

involve manipulation of sperm and ova or embryos in vitro with the goal of producing a pregnancy For assisted reproductive techniques oocytes and sperm are collected from the intended parents or donors, and an embryo or the gametes are transferred to the woman’s reproductive tract after culture in vitro

Answer 1

ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNIQUES (ARTS)

Question 2

ARTS may result in _______ pregnancy, but risk is much less than that with controlled ovarian stimulation if risk of genetic defects is high the
embryo can often be tested for defects before transfer and implantation (preimplantation genetic testing)

Answer 2

multifetal pregnancy

Question 3

SEVEN ALTERNATIVE BIRTH PRACTICES

Answer 3

1. WATER BIRTH
2. VAGINAL SEEDING
3. LOTUS BIRTH
4. PLACENTOPHAGY (Eating the placenta)
5. SKIPPING THE BIRTH DOSE OF HEPATITIS B VACCINE
6. DECLINING NEWBORN ERYTHROMYCIN EYE OINTMENT
7. DELAYED BATHING

Question 4

involves going through labor or delivery while soaking in a tub of warm water.

Answer 4

WATER BIRTH

Question 5

water births appear to improve comfort in the early, _______ stage of the labor, but not beyond that. There is no known benefit of water birth to the newborn.

Answer 5

first stage of the labor

Question 6

This is when a baby born by cesarean section has their nose, mouths, and skin swabbed with vaginal fluid from the birth parent. The goal is to give the baby exposure to vaginal flora (bacteria) they would have had going through the birth canal.

Answer 6

VAGINAL SEEDING

Question 7

Define Microbiome

Answer 7

balance of bacterial and other microbes that live in or on the body

Question 8

“umbilical non severance.” It’s when the umbilical cord (and the placenta) is left attached to the baby, rather than being cut and removed right after birth.

Answer 8

LOTUS BIRTH

Question 9

With a lotus birth, they are allowed to dry until the cord detaches on its own, usually within _to__ days.

Answer 9

3 to 10 days

Question 10

A lotus birth may seem a “__________” way to transition the baby from the womb into the real world. But there is no evidence that it has any effect on the baby’s emotional development.

Answer 10

non-violent

Question 11

is the practice of eating your own placenta. The placenta delivers OXYGEN and NOURISHMENT to the developing baby during pregnancy

Answer 11

PLACENTOPHAGY

Question 12

PLACENTOPHAGY is also called “_________”, it’s consumed raw, cooked, or dried and powdered in capsules.

Answer 12

afterbirth

Question 13

TRUE OR FALSE
It is Scientifically proven that Placentophagy is considered a way to reduce
post-partum depression, boost breast milk production or replenish nutrients

Answer 13

FALSE

Question 14

TRUE OR FALSE
there is a risk of food poisoning from consuming the placenta if it has started to spoil.

Answer 14

TRUE

Question 15

Some families may feel that this medication is not needed right after birth, preferring to delay it a few weeks or months. While this may seem
reasonable if the birth parent is negative, anyone with this may infect the baby if close enough.

Answer 15

SKIPPING THE BIRTH DOSE OF HEPATITIS B VACCINE

Question 16

Babies infected with hepatitis B virus may not show symptoms right away, but the virus can eventually damage the _______

Answer 16

liver

Question 17

will prevent a specific bacterium (Neisseria gonorrhea) from causing a
serious infection that can lead to blindness.

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DECLINING NEWBORN ERYTHROMYCIN EYE OINTMENT

Question 18

The Bacterium prevented by the eye ointment

Answer 18

Neisseria gonorrhea

Question 19

The sooner and longer a newborn can have skin-to- skin contact with the birth parent, the better. This can help keep the baby’s body temperature and blood sugar in control and promote breastfeeding and bonding.

Answer 19

DELAYED BATHING

Question 20

the World Health Organization now recommends delaying a newborn’s first bath until __ hours after birth in most cases.

Answer 20

24 hours

Question 21

TRUE OR FALSE
There are no other known risks of infection if the bath is delayed

Answer 21

True

Question 22

PROTECTION OF WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT:
Is the result of a decade of advocacy of victim- survivors, women’s human rights advocates and organizations, women legislators, government agencies, and the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women.

Answer 22

The Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004

Question 23

Define the ACRONYM:
The passage of this law marks the state’s compliance with its obligations under the (a) CEDAW, which the Philippines ratified in 1981, and the Optional Protocol on the CEDAW, which was ratified by the Philippine
Senate in 2003 (Guanzon, 2008)

Answer 23

(a) Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women

Question 24

acts provide for both the civil remedy of a protection order and criminal action.

Answer 24

Anti-VAWC

Question 25

the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Answer 25

“any act or series of acts committed by any person against a woman who is his wife, former wife, or against a woman with whom the person has or had a sexual or dating relationship, or with whom he has a common child, or against her child whether legitimate or illegitimate, within or without the family abode, which result in or is likely to result in physical, sexual, psychological harm or suffering, or economic abuse including threats of such acts, battery, assault, coercion, harassment or arbitrary deprivation of liberty.

Question 26

LEVEL OF DESCRIPTION VAWC

Answer 26

1. Maltreatment is occasional; consists of slapping, punching, kicking, verbal maltreatment. Contusions occur.
2. Maltreatment is becoming more frequent: beatings are sustained and cause fractures, such as a broken jaw or rib fracture.
3. Maltreatment is even more frequent, perhaps daily. A weapon, such as a gun. baseball bat, or broom handle, may be used. Permanent disability or death from injuries, such as intracranial hemorrhage or concussion, may occur.

Question 27

VAW includes, but not limited to, the following acts:

Answer 27

1. Physical violence or the act that includes bodily or physical harm.
2. Sexual violence or the act that is sexual in nature committed against a woman or her child psychological violence or the act or omission that causes or is likely to cause mental or emotional suffering of the victim.
3. Economic abuse or the act that makes or attempts to make a woman financially dependent.

Question 28

“any act or series of acts committed by any person against a woman who is his wife, former wife, or against a woman with whom the person has or had a sexual or dating relationship, or with whom he has a common child, or against her child whether legitimate or illegitimate, within or without the family abode, which result in or is likely to result in physical, sexual, psychological harm or suffering, or economic abuse including threats of such acts, battery, assault, coercion, harassment or arbitrary deprivation of liberty.

Answer 28

REPUBLIC ACT 9262 OR THE ANTI- VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND THEIR
CHILDREN ACT OF 2004

Question 29

is when someone makes unwelcome or persistent sexual advances, words, or acts toward somebody.

Answer 29

Sexual harassment

Question 30

that (a) offends the receiver and (b) hinders work or academic performance. It can involve behaviors that are as blatant as a boss requesting sexual favors or a boss sending e-mailing sexist jokes to a person under supervision. Bullying in school may be referred to.

Answer 30

Sexual harassment

Question 31

two types of Sexual harassment

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1. quid pro quo arrangement (an equal trade)
2. unfriendly office atmosphere

Question 32

A type of sexual harassment when an employer requests something given in exchange for sexual favors, including preference in employment or promotion.

Answer 32

quid pro quo arrangement

Question 33

An employer cultivates an atmosphere where employees feel welcome
When urged to wear revealing attire, addressed as “honey,” and other uncomfortable and exploited working in an environment where sexist posters cover the walls)

Answer 33

unfriendly office atmosphere

Question 34

TRUE OR FALSE
The Sexual Harassment Act does not punish retaliation and retribution against complainants or witnesses, as well as false complaints, and does not ask for the court to conduct investigations.

Answer 34

FALSE

Question 35

covers works, education, or training-related sexual harassment. It requires employers in the public and private sector to create a committee on decorum and investigation of cases on sexual harassment and to promulgate policies and rules on sexual harassment.

Answer 35

The Anti–Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 or Republic Act No. 7877 (February 14, 1995)