392 Index
care of, 363–368
changing table, 268
clothing removal, 123, 268
crutches and canes, making, 223
handles for holding things, 98
harness for older baby, 272
hearing aids, 363–365
sling to carry baby, 271–272
Velcro, 268, 270
walker, making, 223
also see Canes and sticks;
Catheters; Crutches;
Mobility aids;
Prosthetics; Wheelchairs
Ergometrine maleate, 342
Erythromycin, 343
Estrogen
menopause and, 282, 284
puberty and, 72
weak bones (osteoporosis) and, 280
also see Hormonal methods of
family planning
Examination of self, or with
assistance
of breasts, 128–130
in daily care, 96
exams to do at home, 135
of feet, 97
pressure sore detection, 114, 117
for STIs, 158–159
Exams and tests
of babies, for leprosy, 12
breast exam, 128–130
CD4 count, 358
need for, 125–126
other suggested exams to stay
healthy, 135
permission, asking for, 304
preparation for, 127–128
for STIs, 12, 164, 169
also see Pelvic exam
Excision see Female genital cutting
Exclusion, as harmful belief, 15
also see Barriers; Harmful
beliefs about disability
Exercise, 88–95
for caregivers, 319
change position, 89, 278
constipation prevention, 108
lifting objects, 90
menopause and, 283
older women and, 278–279
pain management with, 120
post-polio syndrome and, 279
pregnancy and, 226, 227
swimming, 90, 120, 227
tight (spastic) muscles and, 92, 226
Exercises
for contractures, 94–95
during labor, 243
for joint overuse injuries, 93, 94
pushing exercise for spastic
muscles, 134
relaxation, 61
squeezing exercise, 101, 215, 229
stretching muscles, 90–91
Eye patch, 100
Eyes
of baby, care for, 250
blurred or double vision, 246
blurred vision or seeing spots, 118
care of, 99–100
leprosy and problems with, 99–100
older women and eyesight loss, 280
F
Factories, unsafe working
conditions, 13–14
also see Work
Fainting
allergy to medicine, 329
anemia, 87
panic attacks and fear of, 56
tubal pregnancy, 220
Fallopian tubes
illustrated, 75
monthly cycle and, 75, 79
Family
abuse prevention by, 311
abuser protected by, 298
adoption, 83
attitudes as barriers in, 19–20
breastfeeding support by, 256
childbirth support by, 251
child feeding support by, 266
confidence nurtured in, 20
early assistance to children, 21
health exams support, 127, 137
institutions, placement in, 306
mental health promoted by, 68–69
older women and need for
support by, 281
pregnancy, support for, 233
puberty support by, 76–77
rape, feelings about, 300, 304
relationships with, nurturing of, 76
self-esteem of disabled women
and, 52
sexual health, support for, 150,
155, 183
sign language and, 369
stigma of rape and, 300
sudden disability affecting, 317–318
support group for, 21
also see Abuse; Babies;
Caregiving; Children;
Mothers
Family planning
after pregnancy, 249
barrier methods, 187, 189–195, 206
benefits of, 185
breastfeeding as, 188, 199
comparison chart with other
methods, 188
effectiveness of, 187–188
emergency methods, 205
hormonal methods, 187, 196–199,
206, 355–358
intrauterine devices (IUDs), 187,
195, 205, 206
menopause and use of, 285
natural methods, 187, 200–203
paralysis and, 206
permanent methods, 187, 203–205
sign language for, 369
working for change, 186, 205
also see Abortion; Pregnancy;
Safer sex; Sex; specific
methods
Farming, dangerous work
conditions, 13, 14
Feelings
body changes and, 76
of caregivers, 317–318, 319,
322–323, 326
healthy ways to talk about, 318
menopause and, 282, 283
miscarriage and, 219
monthly bleeding and, 110
of partner, after rape, 305
puberty and, 72
rape and, 300, 301, 304, 305
sadness after childbirth, 250
sexual health and, 153–154
suicidal, 55
support groups recognizing, 66
also see Communication;
Mental health
Feet
care of, 96–98
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