Question 1

what percentage of mothers actually work?

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Hard to tell: I don't think there is any truthful statics on how many mothers work. It depends on a lot of factors - need for money, availability of support, desire to work etc. You will need to find a fine balance between your family and profession making decision to move one way or the other.

Question 2

what is the mother teresa effect?

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Mother Teresa effect: Taken from a quote of Mother Teresa, now a Saint, if she thought of the masses she found it difficult to act, but if she thought of an individual, she found it easier to act. Used by fundraisers. Think of those TV ads that show you a picture of a sad child in the third world to get yo to send them just pennies a day or whatever.

Question 3

can lactating mothers take flagyl?

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Yes: Having said that, it also depends on the dosing and the duration of treatment.  The safety of Flagyl is labeled "conditional" which means depends on the dosing and the patient.  Flagyl is used safely in neonates and infants so a normal dose in breast milk is fine as long as it is not an extreme dose and extreme duration.

Question 4

how do i lift my mother into her bed?

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Ask a Physical Thera: There are some machines or instruments the physical therapists use to lift and move patients.  They or an orthopedic physician could guide you. Also you may learn how to use your body to put the pt. In bed without straining your muscles. Again you need to learn from physical therapists or orthopedic doctors or technicians.

Question 5

how do i keep my mother from falling

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Strengthening: Not exactly sure under from what context you ask your question; out of bed? From a chair? While walking?  Assuming your mother has been evaluated by a physician, it is important will be to maintain good core strength. This can be done with the aid of a physical therapist who works with the elderly. Her doctor can provide the prescription to see the physical therapist.

Question 6

can my mother have munchausens syndrome?

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Yes: If she feigns illness in order to get the warmth that a hospitalized patient receives, then she has it.

Question 7

how does a baby know his mother's scent?

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They just do: Smell is one of the most comforting and identifiable senses to a newborn. From mom's perfume, to her sweat, to her soap, to her breast milk, everything adds together to make a general scent the baby can recognize. Since sight is still pretty poor, and touch is suspect without the addition of movement, smell is going to start forming brain connections quickly, forming memory.

Question 8

why do some mothers die during childbirth?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding Infections: There are key changes in the post partum period which can lead to severe bleeding and also women are at risk for infections at this time.  These are two of the key general categories causing death during childbirth.

Question 9

is table salt harmful to expectant mothers?

Accepted Answer

Moderation: Everything in moderation. Mom and unborn child need salt. All our nerves are conducted on changes in sodium and chloride. Salt is a important part of the diet, in moderation. The recommendation is 2g of salt a day.

Question 10

what can i do about my mother not exercising?

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Encourage her: Some people do not exercise out of habit, being busy,  concerns that it's too challenging to start, pain or stiffness (as in arthritis), or just personal choice.  It's a good idea to encourage someone to start doing something that he/she enjoys (eg  dancing, bicycling, walking with a group of friends).  It might help to give her a gift card for some classes, but make sure her doctor approves.

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