Blog #5 My own topic

After reading the supplemental readings and powerpoint, many things began to run through my mind. Although I have never experienced a miscarriage or abortion, I have a close cousin who has experienced several abortions. Unfortunately many women do not realize the damage and long-term effects that abortions can cause to one's body. The body is extra sensitive and requires great care in order to remain in good health. Abrortions and miscarriages put a strain on the body, due to physical,mental, and emotional changes that one undergoes. While some women are able to concieve no matter how many abortions or miscarriages they undergo, others struggle to become pregnant. After undergoing many abortions, my cousin is one of the many who is unable to concieve. This has changed her life signifigantly.Being that she is a newlywed, she has endured the many ongoing reiminders of the effects that her and her husband will have to deal with. In doing so, I am proud to say that they are currently in the proccess of adopting two twin girls. I know that these two little angels will serve as a bundle of joy to these two love birds!

Blog #4 Puberty Experience

It was not until my freshman year in high school, that I experienced my first menstrual cycle. As sharp menstrual cramps slowly began to creep up on me, I encountered the worst stomach pains ever. Skeptical as to why I was having these pains, I slowly eased to the restroom. As I quickly screamed, "Mom come here", the thought of womanhood began to overwhelm me. Just the thought of thinking that I could have kids, grossed me out. My mother explained to me what it meant to be of "womanhood". From there, came the "boy talk". She also gave a prep talk about having good hygiene, abstinence, contraceptions, and the risk associated with sex.
Although, I felt very akward and a bit embarrassed, my mother saw it as another transitioning phase of her daughter's life! So it was of no surprise when my mother called my aunts to tell them about my first puberty experience. Hearing my aunts scream with great enthusiam "Welcome to Womanhood!" brought about a different reality to life. I actually began to feel like I was somewhat of a "woman". And Although I knew that I had not endured anywhere near as much as a "woman", I knew that this was just the beginning of that road.

Making Way for Teens

It is important that we as parents show for being good role models for our kids. When it comes to living a healthy life, we as parents must stand up and take initiative if we expect our children to live a healthy life. We often forget that teens continue to look to us for advice and help. Instead, we assume that our kids know the facts about health issues involving nutrition, smoking, sex,etc. While some teens feel comfortable with talking to parents about issues such as these, others keep their ideas enclosed within themselves. This often leads to teens exploring new things and endorsing in deviant behaviors, which puts their lives at risk. Every child deserves to have at least one parent that they feel they can talk to about personal situations. Not only will this better relationships between children and parents, but it will also provide a "safe haven", for the child. When a child feels as though they cannot speak to parents about situations,they put themselves at risk and in liability. We as parents should question our children,and give prep talks so that when teens are put in situations, they will know how to react and be aware of the risk associated.

Access to Healthcare?!?

It is always said that "everyone deserves to live a long and healthy life". Yet, when people are limited to receiving no or very little health care, how can this be?When it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, having access to health care becomes one of the underlying factors in countries worldwide. Although, some countries put forth an effort in supplying health care to every citizen, others are unable to supply proper health care, due to economic status/crisis.For this reason,health care is considered both a right and privilege.
No matter how rich or poor a person may be,health care is considered a privilege in any case or circumstance. One may say how is this so? Although it is assumed that upper and middle class citizens can afford health care, there is still a price that must be paid, because as we all know, health care is not free.Often times, middle-class citizens do not qualify for health care assistance, because of income.Nonetheless, the government considers citizens who do not qualify for assistance stable enough, to afford health insurance. However,with increasing rates in health care,it is becoming unaffordable, leaving people in great disarray.No one is automatically entitled to receive "free" health care. Although Medicaid may often be viewed as "free" health care, it is still "limited care". Some Medicaid plans require a minimum payment for medications.Dental care is also one of the many things that Medicaid does not cover. Therefore, people who qualify for Medicaid must pay out of pocket to receive dental care.
Many countries are very limited to health care access. In comparison, the U.S has done a fair job in trying to provide health care access to each and every citizen.Many sources and technological advances are made available to insure that everyone's health is in good standing. Every U.S. citizen has the right and privilege to be seen at any ER, whether insured or uninsured. In many developing countries, this is not so. Clinics are also made available to each citizen. However, money and finance has become one of the biggest issues when it comes to health care. Having insurance helps to take a load off the bills, but does it really help to take a load off of our health care finances?Paying for surgeries and pregnancies are some of the many health issues that citizens struggle to pay for.
In all, health care is a privilege.Premium health care, requires paying a higher price, while standard health care requires paying a lower price."You get what you pay for" is the first thought that comes to mind. But should "we" citizens have to suffer and risk our health just because of income? I think not.Even though, everyone has a right to health care,it is as though one is treated based on money and socio-economic status.