This course has made a severe impact on how I view myself as a woman and my outlook on women’s health. It is almost impossible to single out any topic we have covered thus far as all the topics have a significant impact in my life as a woman and a mother. Perhaps what really transformed my thoughts is the knowledge acquired of the fact that I can utterly take control of my health life. As a woman, I have the power to make changes in my health and that these changes could have a significant positive effect in my life and my family’s life.
Women’s sexual health was a remarkable chapter as I got to learn how to take care of my sexual health from contraceptive decisions and risk factors associated with the various birth control options. The pregnancy and childbirth chapter made a profound impact on my outlook on pregnancy and childbirth; this chapter made me acknowledge the beauty of bringing life to this world. The various pregnancy stages offered important information on the fetal development and the maternal changes at each stage. One important segment on the pregnancy and childbirth chapter was the importance of breastfeeding; as a mother who breast fed for 18 months, I can truly attest to the benefits acquired from breastfeeding a child. Women should strive to breastfeed their children if anything from the fact that it strengthens the baby’s immune system and confers cognitive benefits to a child.
My desire is to continue learning other aspects in women’s health that will enable me to live a robust life. My desires revolve around ideas on ensuring that am I able to make permanent lifestyle changes to live a vigorous and wholesome life. I am curious to learn about women’s health at old age, this is due to the fact that my mother and grand mother are still alive and would require guidance on healthy living during old age. I have an ardent desire to learn about cancer and the risks associated with them. I have truly enjoyed this course thus far and I know there are many more gripping topics left to uncover.
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I agree with you on everything you said. It is truly up to each woman to be the best she can be. Women have so much to offer, yet so many times don't take full advantage of this fact. Breastfeeding is a wonderful way to give something of yourself to someone else who cannot help themselves. The bond created is wonderful and the benefits are far reaching. I enjoyed reading your blogspot. Thank you for your input.
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