{"title":"Fetal echocardiography and congenital heart disease.","authors":"T Mapp","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fetal echocardiography has proved a useful tool for prenatal detection of cardiac lesions and the diagnosis--and, in some cases, the treatment--of fetal arrhythmias. It is particularly indicated for mothers from high risk groups. Management of diagnosed heart disease leads either to termination of pregnancy or to optimal postnatal care for the baby and the mother.</p>","PeriodicalId":79435,"journal":{"name":"Professional care of mother and child","volume":"10 1","pages":"9-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"21845223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nappy rash: let's give mothers more help.","authors":"P Scowen","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nappy rash affects most babies at some stage. It can occur at any time during the nappy-wearing years, but reaches a peak between 7 and 12 months. Nappy rash causes discomfort to babies and distress to mothers, who often feel guilty and ill-prepared for this problem. Keeping the nappy area dry is the most important factor in prevention and treatment. Recommend frequent changes of nappy and leaving the area uncovered when possible. Thrush is present in many cases of nappy rash. Keeping the area dry deprives thrush of the opportunity to thrive.</p>","PeriodicalId":79435,"journal":{"name":"Professional care of mother and child","volume":"10 1","pages":"26-8, 30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"21845227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A randomised controlled trial of the effects of a cross-cut feeding teat on infant feeding, crying, waking and sleeping behaviour.","authors":"K Start, I St James-Roberts","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Unlabelled: </strong>Feedback from mothers using a \"cross-cut\" teat indicated its use for problem feeders, particularly \"windy\" or \"colicky\" babies. The manufacturer commissioned a trial to see whether this observation was clinically valid. A randomised controlled trial comparing the cross-cut teat with a standard single-hole teat was designed. Both teats were identical in construction apart from the feed hole at the tip of the teat. A standard teat pierced with one hole is usually sold as slow, medium or fast flow rate, depending on the size of the hole. The cross-cut has two slits in the form of a cross opening in response to the baby's sucking. The stronger the suck the wider the cross opens, thus making the flow rate of the teat controlled by the baby. There is therefore no need to change to a teat with a faster flow rate as the baby grows.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Babies fed with the cross-cut teat cried less and spent more time awake and content than babies fed with the standard teat.</p>","PeriodicalId":79435,"journal":{"name":"Professional care of mother and child","volume":"10 2","pages":"45, 47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"21871978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparison of flow rates of holes versus cross-cut teats for bottle-fed babies.","authors":"E Walden, J Prendergast","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Under laboratory conditions the flow rates of two types of teat were compared. The openings of Group A teats were in the form of a cross-cut measuring 1.5 mm in radius plus a small central hole. Group B teats were pierced with a single hole of 0.5 mm in diameter. Five teats from each group were tested under atmospheric pressure conditions simulating the effect of a baby's sucking. The results of this trial confirms the hypothesis that the style of teat affects the flow rate and that faster flow rates can be obtained with a cross-cut teat rather than a single-hole teat. Babies using cross-cut teats may also learn to control flow rates by changing their sucking style.</p>","PeriodicalId":79435,"journal":{"name":"Professional care of mother and child","volume":"10 1","pages":"7-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"21845222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advising on a thermometer for family use.","authors":"C Curran","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Families will find it useful to have a clinical thermometer, but parents should be taught that children's illnesses can present in a range of different ways and that a young baby can be ill despite having a normal temperature. For people who find mercury thermometers difficult to use and read, alternatives are digital, strip or ear thermometers. Digital thermometers are safe, accurate and very easy to read. Colour-strip thermometers are placed on the skin and change colour at certain temperatures. As well as forehead strips there is a newer kind which can be used under the tongue. Ear thermometers are increasingly popular for young children, being safe, easy to read and accurate.</p>","PeriodicalId":79435,"journal":{"name":"Professional care of mother and child","volume":"10 1","pages":"19-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"21845225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The NAS EarlyBird Programme: autism-specific early intervention for parents.","authors":"J Shields","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79435,"journal":{"name":"Professional care of mother and child","volume":"10 2","pages":"53-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"21872556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Are children's nurses fit for the next millennium?","authors":"I Charles-Edwards","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79435,"journal":{"name":"Professional care of mother and child","volume":"10 1","pages":"4-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"21845220","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Can we make child rearing a smoke-free zone?","authors":"P Scowen","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79435,"journal":{"name":"Professional care of mother and child","volume":"10 2","pages":"32"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"21871974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Children's feet: common worries of parents--1.","authors":"M Mital","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Foot health education, e.g. on correctly fitting socks and shoes, should be part of routine child development checks and health interviews from a very young age onwards. Prevention is better than cure! In-toeing is by far the commonest complaint associated with gait. Many of the complaints raised by parents are simply part of normal development.</p>","PeriodicalId":79435,"journal":{"name":"Professional care of mother and child","volume":"10 2","pages":"33-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"21871975","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Menstruation in schoolgirls--1: The normal menarche.","authors":"P Gilbert","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The mean age for onset of menstruation (menarche) is 12.8 years. Many schools teach girls about puberty and menstruation and prepare them for the menarche. The school nurse has a valuable part to play in all aspects of menstruation in schoolgirls, psychological as well as physical. The early periods may be irregular and vary markedly in the amount of blood loss. It can take up a year or more for a steady pattern to develop. Dysmenhorrhoea may occur, which may be mild or of the severe spasmodic type. Premenstrual tension syndrome is less common in schoolgirls. Girls should be taught about the importance of hygiene, especially if tampons are used.</p>","PeriodicalId":79435,"journal":{"name":"Professional care of mother and child","volume":"10 2","pages":"35-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"21871976","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}