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 * The Reproductive System: stages of Pregnancy January 17, 2016**



The process of life being created by the fertilization of a microscopic haploid cell is a miraculous thing to think about because the process is so intricate and complex; we have learned for the past few years of our school lives how contraception happens, but we never really talk about the stages of pregnancy and the development of the embryo. How it grows at a rapid pace, when do organs and bone start to form, everything from the moment of contraception until the time where the baby is ready for delivery. This development of child is the only one we don’t get to see with the naked eye because they are inside the mother
 * Brief introduction:**




 * Post#1 New baby in the family**

This is a picture of my cousin, Adam, and his wife, Joselyn’s, baby when she was pregnant at 13 weeks. During this time, Joselyn was nearing the end of her first trimester, so we were able to see development in the ultrasound above. During the first trimester, the fetus will start developing small bone, limbs, and their heads are considerably large/disproportionate compared to the rest of their body. Now she’s at 28 weeks and just entering the third and final trimester of pregnancy. Their baby is growing at a quick pace and should be approximately 16 inches long. The baby will also start to become more active now that their limbs are more developed, they are able to move and kick freely inside the womb. If you’re curious to find out if the gender of the baby is known… it’s a boy!!


 * Post#2 Trimesters and due date**

Not only will the fetus show changes and development during pregnancy, but the mother will also experience her own changes in her body as she passes through each time frame known as trimesters. Each trimester explains what is happening to both the mother and child during the process they are going through together.

http://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/calendar#SecondTrimester3


 * Post#3 0 to 9 month journey in the womb**

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 * Post#4 Depression and pregnancy: The big dilemma**

we hear most of the time or mainly think that pregnancy is one of the most joyous times in a woman's life, but in reality, it's not. during pregnancy, some women may experience depression which is an issue because you want/need to be in your best mental state for you and your baby. depression is not a fun thing to have whether you're pregnant or not, but unfortunately it's common to see in women who are expecting. http://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/depression-and-pregnancy-dilemma


 * Post#5 Pregnancy, birth and beyond for dads and partners**

When we normally think of pregnancy, we only think of the mother and the baby, but never the father... Why is that? the father is just as an important contributer throughout the pregnancy as the mother is. it's important for the potential father to understand what his partner is going through and how not just hers, but both their lives are rapidly changing. http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/dad-to-be-pregnant-partner.aspx#close

Labour is known as and considered the most painful experience a female can experience, but how exactly does that feel? To women who have never given birth and to men, they have no idea how painful labour is. Contractions, which are like muscle spasms, are said to feel like bad cramps in the abdominal area and the lower back. the article below will explain why the process of labour can be excruciating. http://www.fitpregnancy.com/pregnancy/labor-delivery/truth-about-labor-pain
 * Post#6 The truth behind labour pain**


 * works cited**

http://www.fitpregnancy.com/pregnancy/labor-delivery/truth-about-labor-pain http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/dad-to-be-pregnant-partner.aspx#close http://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/depression-and-pregnancy-dilemma http://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/calendar#SecondTrimester3 http://youtube.com/ http://www.google.ca/


 * Evolution of the Yorkshire Terrier November 20, 2015**



Evolution is the process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth. Without evolution, we wouldn’t have evolved into the people (//Homo sapiens//) we are today, we wouldn’t have so many breeds of dogs, but wolves, and we certainly wouldn’t have the technologies we are fortunate to have today. I think that one thing that interests people most about evolution would be the subject of dogs because they are very dear to us and a vast majority of people do have a dog as a domestic pet. The type of breed I’m interested to look at is the Yorkshire terrier because their stature is so petite and they are a pet that are mainly selected by owners because of it.
 * post #1: Brief introduction**


 * Post t#2: Bella **

This is Bella, she is a Yorkshire Terrier and belongs to my grandfather. as you can tell, they are very small dogs, but Bella is actually smaller than average because she was the runt of the litter; no she is not a puppy, she is 6 years old and weighs approximately 4 pounds. She is a pedigree dog and her breed tends to have numerous health issues because of their size such as hip dysplasia where their hips may give out kick out when they walk; this is a health issue she suffers from. But also because she's even smaller than the average size yorkie, she has had many more problems throughout her life like bladder infections, kidney stones, and worst of all, respiration problems. Respiration is a big issue for her because she has a snout, but she has a minuscule nose and an even smaller esophagus which makes it harder for air to reach the lungs, causing her to grunt/snort when she plays and snoring when she sleeps. This also affects a simple activity like taking her out for a walk, you have to be careful with their leash and collar because the collar could easily choke them if you're too rough and jerk on the leash too hard.


 * Other health issues include:**
 * -Hypoclycemia (drop in sugar levels)**
 * -Retinal Dysplasia (can cause blindness)**
 * -Luxating Patella (kneecap dislocation)**
 * -Collapsed Trachea (tissue softens and windpipe collapses)**
 * -Portosystemic Shunt (blood doesn't reach the liver)**

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 * Post #3: example of breathing issues**


 * Post #4: History of Yorkies**

Yorkshire Terriers were bred over 100 years ago in England; the purpose of their breeding was so that they could be small enough to travel through mines and fast enough to catch rats, mice, and any other small rodents lurking around. the ancestor of the yorkie is the Waterside Terrier, which was brought to Yorkshire, England in the 1800's. the firs yorkies appeared in England in 1861 during a bench show and were called "Brokan-hair Scottish terriers at the time until they were given the new name of Yorkshire Terrier because the breed improved since they came to Yorkshire.

Although they aren't used so much to chase rodents in mines, they still show their true breeding whenever they see a squirrel or chase a ball; you see their instinct to chase and capture as they were bred to do.


 * Post #5: The Ancestor of yorkies- the Waterside Terrier**


 * Post #6: All About Yorkshire Terriers**

http://theyorkietimes.com/category/yorkie-article/

http://www.yorkiedogclothes.com/__index3.asp
 * Post #7: Yorkie Fashion**

http://nypost.com/2010/01/30/do-dogs-need-coats/
 * Is it really necessary for dogs to wear clothes?**

https://www.care.com/a/the-pros-and-cons-of-purebred-dogs-20150930021954
 * Post #8: Pros and Cons of purebreds**

It has come across my mind that what we are doing with dogs is no different than what we are debating about with genetically engineering our future offspring. There aren't any articles or information about this idea, but maybe it could be brought up as a new debatable topic. if you really think about it, when we breed purebreds, we are choosing to continue on that breed of dog for their characteristics or mix two breeds to vary traits into getting what we want in a dog; its the exact same thing we are exploring with human babies, we have discovered that we can alter and decide what genes we want our offspring to have whether its for health or aesthetics.
 * Post #9: Are purebreds the same idea as designer babies?**

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/designerdogs.htm
 * What is a designer dog?**

http://drjtest.com/yorkshire/history.htm http://www.yorkieinfocenter.com/yorkie-health-problems https://www.youtube.com/ http://www.akc.org/press-center/facts-stats/why-purebreds/
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 * Celiac Disease October 23, 2015**

I chose to post about celiac disease because it is a genetic disorder that is passed down from generation to generation; it has also in the past couple of years made an appearance in my family. My aunt was diagnosed 3-4 years ago, and my sister and I recently got tested for celiac anti bodies. Also, the trend of a gluten free diet is becoming a lot more popular as there has been a significant rise in numbers of those who have celiac disease. For those who don’t know what it is, celiac disease is an intolerance to gluten; basically anything with wheat, rye, or barley. It can be very harmful on your digestive tract which may cause abdominal pain or discomfort and can increase the chances of infection.
 * Post #1 introduction**


 * Post #2** **pictures**

**Post #3 video: "Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment"** media type="youtube" key="vYhM19FllUg" width="560" height="315" align="center"

**Post #4 further readings** **"The Rise of Celiac Disease Still Stumps Scientists"** []

**A page with many different links to articles that may be useful to answer any sort of question you have about Celiac Disease or research you would like to do on it.** http://www.everydayhealth.com/celiac-disease/celiac-disease-articles.aspx (links to other articles that answer questions) **26 Secrets of Peopl Who Live With Celiac Disease** http://www.forkoffgluten.com/26-secrets-of-people-who-live-with-celiac-disease/ **I Don't Choose to be Gluten Free- I Have to Be** http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/a32950/living-with-celiac-disease/ **Post #5 video: Medical School-Celiac Disease in 5 Minutes** media type="youtube" key="KJgjxTrFSRs" width="560" height="315" align="center"
 * "All Celiac Disease Articles"**

**Post #6**
 * From the video above, this is what Celiac Disease looks like on a EGD** ( **a procedure in which a thin scope with a light and camera at its tip is used to look inside the upper digestive tract -- the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum.)**

Post #7 Cited Sources http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/upper-endoscopy https://www.youtube.com/ http://www.everydayhealth.com/ http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/ http://time.com/