Blog 8: Chile 2010: What are your views on Chile´s bicentennial year.

The bicentennial has been a year of great changes in all areas. This 2010 has not been any year. Chile achieved 200 years, counted from the National Board of Governors September 18, 1810. Independence is not, but it is the first sign of organization in our country. Chile begins to form as an independent nation 200 years ago. And the Bicentennial word as used in recent times, finally arrived. So far it has been many events that marked and paralyzed an entire nation, with great effort and sacrifice have gone ahead. This will be the year of marriage and excel in all areas.

It has not been an easy year for the country. Beginning with the February earthquake, a fact that will make for quite a while to Chile, because of the pain, fear and bad times lived. However, in situations how are you is when you value the country where you happened to be born (or living). Despite the tragedies, the suffering, the country, its people, know stand up and overcome adversity. He has done many times and in 2010 it continues to demonstrate. Although the coup was strong, the temple has to face the trauma and move forward, that is the only way possible. We also have the right first democratically elected president in 52 years, Sebastian Pinera. Assumed in an emergency, day of the second largest earthquake in American history.

Chile is an example of how to get ahead against adversity, even when hopes are dashed, as in the case of miners imprisoned in the Mina San Jose. Those are the moments where you value being here. It was amazing the support we received these brave miners, not only of an entire country but also abroad. Chile showed that unity is strength, was the last hope was lost, but that never happened, and that those 33 miners can now enjoy the wonders that life offers. And now finally has left the best technician that has had the Chilean team, who managed for a long time something that had not been able to achieve that reach a global chile, sorry about that but as always, we will not surrender and we'll get as usual.

I am very proud to live in a country where I can achieve my dreams, where I can feel calm and in which is much of what I need to be happy. I know that Chile still has a long way to be a better nation, a job that will take many generations, but we are on track. Because, although it sounds cliché, the best of Chile is yet to come. It depends on each one of us.I think in Chile and a better future.

Blog 7: Full Moon (a story created by me)

In the dark of night, amid the silent streets of Santiago and a full moon shone so clear that every corner, I found myself walking towards my house when I met him. It was a heroic act on his part to defend myself from a thief who tried to storm, risking their lives for a stranger like me ... you never think when you are next to his beloved, the love they had to be converting little routine and routine practice, is it perhaps that when you reach those ends, love dies?, although in my case I do not think yet. Since that game film, Tom and I never parted, it sounds corny but finally I fell in love with him seriously ... I spent the best years of my life, taught me what it means to be happy, next to nothing could harm me, he is my everything, I do not know what to do if it was no longer beside me ...

My greatest happiness was fulfilled the day we got married, I still remember the day I called marriage ... turned 4 years since we met. It took more than 8 years for him not to tell me more because of her, since she came into our lives has been to separate, I want to go. But we have fought tirelessly to keep our marriage has been a very heavy fight, anyone has already thrown in the towel ... I always said I would be with him no matter what happened, they have always believed that our love was infinite and invincible, but I always err . I could not keep this up, I gave up, she won and he will get carried away ... we live apart, when I never see him talking to me, your silence tells me that is not the same, but I love him so much ... as I tell my heart that no longer wait, how can you kill love?, I can not stop but everyone tells me to redo my life, I am in all my right, even before our separation, however, my soul saysOtherwise ... declare before God and seal my soul next to him for all eternity, for me the promises are fulfilled and will keep it in mind, while I live ... but all try to get away from him I will not, I will alwaysbeside him, though unwilling, because I love him ... it's all her fault, she was the cause of all our misfortune, if only he had cared for her, but not blame him, it was impossible to escape ... that threat came unexpectedly in our lives, completely ruined, I took to be more love in this world, I walk away from it.
Although I see every day, even though I am at your side at all times, their silence and indifference is what makes me want to leave at any time that door and never return, however, the fact I return to hear his voice and see me again, is what has me tied there by his side, and whatever happens I'll keep waiting, I do not care if I never talk, if you will not see it again inside of me I know he feels the same, I'm safe and I know that wherever you go there will be waiting with a huge bouquet of roses as it always has, since that night we met ... he was waiting that day his girlfriend at the bus station when she said she had met someone, ended their relationship. Her grief and rage wandered the desolate streets where I walked to my house, then save in a sign of comfort that branch gave me saying, "it seems that class knew who was waiting for me too" ...

The time came, and warned me in advance, came suddenly and without anesthesia, Thomas finally left me physically, just left without saying goodbye, just gave a big sigh when you kiss to go to my house, last kiss, warm and fleeting, that would be our last meeting, that how it all end? ... a huge penalty is out of my throat, my tears were like a flood loosened my knees hitting the cold floor, he saw blurry, I came images of our history. And on a moonlit night nurse arrives, saying: "Madam, your husband has fought tirelessly against stroke, but can finally rest, his soul is already with you, your body was" dead. "

THE END

Blog 6: Brain Myths and Truths

The brain is the organ that makes us think, feel, desire and action.It is the seat of many different actions, both conscious and unconscious, allowing us to respond to a changing world and that demand fast, accurate answers.

The brain is an organ of the nervous system rich in neurons with specialized functions constitute the largest part of the brain. It is divided into two hemispheres or halves, called cerebral hemispheres. Areas within the cerebrum control muscle functions and also control speech, thought, emotion, reading, writing and learning.

Man is, of all mammals one whose brain development reaches a higher level. Its weight is generally of 1,160 grams for her man's brain and 1,000 grams for the woman's brain.

Functional and morphological differences between male and female brain. The male brain is larger, for example, and as regards language, the relevant areas of the brain are more active in women. But determining what these mean differences is extremely difficult. No study to date has shown gender-specific processes involved in the construction of neural networks for learning, which is another candidate for further investigation.

The terms "female brain" and "male brain" refers to "ways of being" described in cognitive terms rather than a biological reality.We use 'male and female brain "terms to refer to specific cognitive profile, which is an unfortunate choice of terminology if it contributes to distorted ideas about the functioning of the brain.
In the brain there is a huge network of neurons "calculators" or hidden that perform the necessary computation. In this way similar, an artificial neural network censors must be composed of mechanical or electrical.

The difference between the brain and the computer is that man needs a data processing system multipurpose capable of treating large amounts of information very differently and in a very short time and with more practical sense (but not necessarily accurate)to be acted upon immediately. Computers, however, are highly specialized ability to accurately process very specific information (in principle only numbers) by following instructions. It is true that both have memory capacity in the human memory is associative and do not know where it is stored, however the computer is stored in memory locations of direct access by sub. But in the human brain the main difference is the perception of things compared co a machine, which is totally objective and logical in its operation, however we operate according to our experiences, thoughts, feelings and emotions, which is why we differ so much.
With regard to the presentation, I find that it was a clear instance where some of the myths that had to respect the human brain, although we still lack know too much to finish, because it is a universe that has not been explored and exploited in its entirety.

The brain as an organ essential to life, in my career as a midwife, is important in the field of early stimulation, as we get this new being, adapted to sudden changes in postnatal life, as well as most neural development and psychomotor skills, to enhance your senses at an early age. It is a subject to be treated very carefully, but that is of interest not only for my career but for all areas of health, and even beyond that.

Blog 5: About abortion

The abortion issue is the debate about the beginning of life and the right of women to decide about their fertility. The abortion was carried out to terminate an unwanted pregnancy. This process has the theme of motherhood as possible and sets in motion a possible paternity, understood both as a generation not only biological, but as an exercise in raising and showing of relationships for life.

In Chile, from September 1989 to repeal the provision that for about fifty years had allowed therapeutic abortion, all abortions performed in this country occur in secret because it is penalized without exception. In the years before 1930, when abortion was the status of public health problem and authorized in case of serious risk to life or health of women, the debate on the issue was addressed from the perspective of health public, as I said Dr. Lorena Binfa.

The abortion in my opinion is a sensitive issue to address because it is directly related to human rights by the life of this new being, as well as sexual and reproductive rights from the point of view of women. As to whether I agree with these practices, I say that depends on the circumstances, as in Chile any abortion is punishable by law, but do not consider cases in which if it might be necessary (therapeutic abortion), as example of a case here in Chile, where a pregnant lady anencephaly, for which he was not any chance of surviving outside the womb, had to wait 9 months and give birth to a son who will never hug her or him tell mom, she said, that pregnancy was a torment, torture. So I say, would agree to such situations, however in unwanted pregnancies, it would completely disagree and that is a life like any other, equally important, and even more so if you can not defend. Women should be empowered about their sexuality, without trampling on the rights of another person (the fetus), and have done with other areas of their lives expressing the valuations of their sexuality, motherhood, quality of life and capacity and right to self-determination as people in a society, and using the methods of protection (contraception) and later regret not having an unwanted pregnancy, and even having to reach these limits as abortion, risking the consequences and implement risk their lives and "getting rid of another."

Blog 4: DEALING WITH STRESS

Stress is a mixture of emotions and how the body responds to things that happen in your life. Stress is part of everyday life. A little stress may help you stay active and alert, can help to do things, make plans and carry out those plans. But much stress can affect the normal life, many doctor visits are for stress problems. We all have stress, but as one handles stress can have a big change in the health and happiness.

Stress in different people is different things. Changes in the relationship, health, and jobs are stressful for most. The changes are good too stressful. When these changes are not willing or are planned, or did not affect the right way, may feel that you have no control of things in life and can feel a lot of stress.

Stress can have many symptoms seen in the mind and body.These may affect daily life. You may feel depressed (sad), worried, nervous and tense, have trouble sleeping, tiredness, headaches, stomach aches and pains, have change in how well the bladder and bowel, smoking or drinking more than normal, have higher blood pressure and heart beat faster than normal, disturbed sleep or food, decreased concentration, emotional imbalance and even less sex. While you are healthier you can better manage stress, managing stress helps you feel calm, peace and self-control.

Stress management is recommended to make pleasant things often take time to nap, read or meditate or something healthier than one likes to do, it's good exercise into life: a few minutes a day helps, do breathing exercises to relax, breathe deeply through your nose, letting the abdomen and chest filled with air, then exhale slowly through your mouth, it must be repeated several times, and getting enough sleep is also recommended limiting consumption of alcohol and caffeine, keep a balanced diet and drink plenty of water, is good to share concerns, let off steam with someone you trust, organize time and set realistic goals, and above all we must seek support if you can not manage stress.

Blog 3: THE EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION PILL

According to Dr. Valenzuela is levonorgestrel emergency contraception, which would have postovulatory effects and inconclusive results do not depend on the day of ovulation, each day of delay in the administration of the drug would be one less day in the window of fertility, regardless the day of ovulation and maximum expected effectiveness of LNG EC, as an exclusive anovulatory drug, only if used from 1 to 5 days postcoitus. However, the doctor referred Croxato the study by Dr. Valenzuela has several errors such as: assign the properties of real measures the effectiveness of LNG in the above tests when in fact, are only estimates known to be rife with assumptions erroneous and calculation errors resulting from the lack of objective methods to determine in each case on which day of the six fertile days had sexual intercourse and also to compare the effectiveness oppose LNG for interfering with the ovulatory process, which is based on actual data and ultrasonographic hormone in a small number of subjects, the EC estimates of doubtful efficacy in large cohorts contraceptives as a scientific method to determine how LNG prevents pregnancy and why not do it in 15% to 40% cases.

It read in these papers a simpler data for reflection is to consider that women are only fertile for six days per month (Dr. Valenzuela). So even if I had sex every other day of the month, what action would have on her LNG? This means that in 75 percent of the time (21 to 28 days of the month), women who consume LNG they will needlessly exposing themselves to serious side effects.

Abortion is a crime against the new human being who did not ask the world to come and kill with a pill is no less immoral to kill in surgery. Also, it is totally immoral not to inform women about what happens in your body and not explain the possible side effects of these controversial interventions. This requires a good education in this respect, therefore our duty as future midwifes is to properly inform without influencing the decisions of our users on how to keep your sex life.

Blog 2: The importance of support during childbirth

It was found that the accompaniment provided labor and delivers significant benefits for both mother and child. This company allow the mother relax, decreasing the chances of problems resulting from the adrenaline and spontaneous term delivery, too, and so the mother has more milk.

One of the people that came during much of pregnancy are the midwifes, so it is essential that the specialist you choose the mother is trusted by the medical team, but above all, that generates an emotional attachment to it. This is because if the health center do not let other people enter the labor, she'll hold your hand, give courage and great strength. It is also she who is explaining what happens during the birth process, complying with medical work along with the accompaniment that gives the mother.

A key role in assistance during delivery, the father figure, except in certain situations, where he has been involved during pregnancy. However, for them it is not so easy, so you'd better get advance preparation, so avoid fainting, screaming, or any situation that puts the mother more nervous and that complicate the delivery. The birth father should play the role to take her hand and reassure the mother with loving words. If a caesarean section, the parent should tell the mother what is happening, saying "there's his head" or "I come from." The accompaniment may also be performed by another relative, who must fulfill the same role as the father.

Upon completion of the emotional support must be present for listening, help the mother without criticizing, always talking positive, touching without uttering a word and not doing what is psychotherapy about the baby, because that is what emotional support , that the mother feel safe, and that this important moment is a good memory and not something traumatic.