Blog #6

Should prenatal testing be routine for all pregnant women?

Prenatal testing is the diagnosis of disease or condition in a fetus or embryo before it is born. The aim is to detect birth defects such as neural defects birth defects, chromosome abnormalities, genetic diseases and other conditions. I think prenatal testing can be necessary in certain cases; such as parents who are concerned about genetic issues. I think it should be routine for those women who do have the right health care; a good insurance plan usually includes this health option in the medical package. I think that prenatal testing addresses any problems or complications early, and this is best for every party (including the child). I think prenatal care is great and this testing is a form of the care doctors and other health providers wish to provide, to ensure the best quality care.

Blog #5

My thoughts on having children are simple: create the best world for your children. I think having children is one of the best events parents can share. It is part of the holy relationship between a man and woman that are married. I think both parents should be well prepared in life, meaning that both should be educated (college educated) and be emotionally, physically, and financially ready for such a task. The child’s world should basically be heavenly (warm and full of love). I do not agree with any other circumstances. People don't realize it, but children go through a lot and even in the mother's womb, they expect the best. The best life has to offer. I think this is the reason for pica, which is a mother’s desire for a specific food. Kids are picky, and they want and want, and they are worthy of the best life. I love kids, especially the chubby cuddly ones.
I think children and parents need a lot of support throughout life, from pregnancy through adulthood. Children are a part of life.

Blog #4

Sex education should definitely be taught in the nation's public schools. I think all the education on sex should be provided so that students are full knowledgeable on the topic. Most of the sexual problems today with our youth is that they are simply not educated on the topic, and without knowledge the people parish. We don't want our youth, our future, to die. So education, sex education specifically, is simply the best policy. Both abstinence only, and abstinence plus are both beneficial to the students of today. I am a personal fan of abstinence only, because I believe that some issues with abstinence plus do give students who were not thinking of having sex, the go ahead and have sex mentality. For example, if a teacher is discussing sex with a condom, and some of the students reply that they use protection, some of the other students that are not having sex, may feel that they should be having sex. I think it is good for students to really know that it is ok to not engage in sexual activity until they are ready. Sex is serious, and kids should know that first hand.

Blog #3

In response to the Self-Assessment on Preventive Practices, "I am better off!" I answered yes to 10 of the questions. The degree to which I answered some of the questions could use improvement. Such as the amount of physical activity I engage in each week. I'm active, but could be more active on a bike for example; I am usually running around to activities and running up and down the stairs in my apartment. I could eat healthier, and I just remembered that I have to go to the store and get some multi-vitamins (a habit I acquired while taking Health and Fitness); my diet does consist of eating an apple a day and strawberries here and there, and I like fresh vegetables (such as spinach), so I do pretty well as far as my diet, but there is always room for improvement. All the preventative practices mentioned I do practice, such as eating right to prevent illnesses, stretching to prevent strains, socializing with the best of friends to reduce stress, and avoiding tobacco and alcohol use.