Index 387
caregiving needs of, 121, 314
communication, 35–37
condoms, practice using, 190
education requirements for, 22
health exams and, 127, 138
health worker helping, 43
hearing loss and, 280
infection, detection of, 96
monthly bleeding and, 74, 109
older women, 280
sexuality and, 146, 156
STI signs, checking for, 159
touching, 43, 138
Blood clots
hormonal methods of family
planning and, 196, 197
HRT and, 283
Blood pressure, allergy to
medicine and low, 329
also see High blood pressure
Blood transfusions
childbirth by women of short
stature and, 213
HIV and, 180
Blood, weak see Anemia
Body fluids, safe handling of,
179, 180
Body image
family and community promotion
of, 68
improvement of, 53
Bones see Weak bones
Bottle, breast milk removal with
warm, 258
Bottle feeding, safety of, 264
Bowel program
arthritis and, 279
childbirth and, 238, 239
cleanliness and, 100, 106
defined, 107
hemorrhoids, 108, 230
pregnancy and, 215, 224, 229–230
sex and, 152
suppositories for, 107
also see Constipation; Stool
Boyfriends see Partners
Braille
education in, 22
HIV test centers and, 172
Brain damage, oxytocin as source
of, 13
Brand name medicines, 329
Breast cancer, HRT and, 283
Breast exam, 128–130
preparation for, 127–128
Breastfeeding
additional foods at six months old,
263, 265–266
additional foods or liquids not
recommended, 255, 261, 262
antibiotics during, 261
ART and, 262
assistance with, 256
benefits of, 255
bleeding after labor stopped by, 247
bra or wrap to assist, 257
care of breasts during, 259–261, 262
colostrum, 255
as family planning method, 188, 199
frequency of, 250
by friends or relatives, 263
HIV/AIDS and, 170, 199, 261–262
hormonal family planning
methods and, 198, 199, 356
how to breastfeed, 255–257
infection of breast (mastitis),
260–261, 262
injectable and implant
contraceptives safe during,
198, 199
learning and understanding
disabilities and, 254
nipples sore or cracked, 259, 260,
261, 262
pain medicines during, 261
pain when first starting, 256
penicillin allergy, 163
removing milk by hand, 255,
257–258, 259
signs baby has enough milk, 259
to stop milk production, 249
thrush, 260
unable to breastfeed, 255,
257–258, 263–264
weaning the baby, 262, 265-266
also see Breastmilk
Breastmilk
colostrum, 255
feeding with cup, 263
pasteurizing, 262
as perfect food for baby, 255, 261
removing by hand, 257, 258
storage of, 258–259
Breast pump, 257
Breasts
illustrated, 73
infection (mastitis), 260–261, 262
painful or sore, breastfeeding
and, 259
painful or swollen, monthly
bleeding and, 73, 110
puberty, changes in, 72
self-exam of, 129-130
swelling of, hormonal methods of
family planning and, 196
uneven size or shape, 73
yeast infection and
breastfeeding, 260
also see Lumps in breast
Breath and breathing
allergy to medicine and, 329
anxiety and, 56
baby’s first, 247
exercising and, 91
of infant, danger signs and, 251
labor and birth, 235, 236, 240
lifting properly and use of, 90
post-polio syndrome and, 279
pregnancy and, 217, 221, 236
pushing exercise and, 134
relaxation exercise, 61
stress and, 50
also see Shortness of breath
Buffalo milk, feeding, 263–264
Buildings, improving access to,
38–40
Burning feeling on passing urine,
105, 111, 159, 160
Burning in feet or hands, ART
and, 360
“But why…?” game, 31–32
C
Caffeine drinks
menopause and avoidance of, 283
need for water not met by, 231
Calcium
cleft palate and lack of, 11
foods rich in, 86
injectable contraceptives and
need for, 198
keeping bones strong with, 86
muscle cramps and, 225
Cancer
of cervix, HPV and, 165
early detection, 126
Kaposi’s sarcoma, 175
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