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c. Religious transformation - sacrifice rituals, acceptance of a belief, functions related to changing life stages, circumcision. [4] d. Biological development - pregnancy, childbirth, birth, puberty, menopause. [4] e. Marital ceremonies. [4] f. Death - burial, cremation, prayers (include all stages of separation, transition and reincorporation ...
Brief states of delirium have been described with onset after the birth, less common but similar to those that occur during parturition. There are about 20 in the literature. [39] Several of them have been accompanied by violence, and, after recovery a few hours later, followed by amnesia. Occasionally mothers have had recurrent episodes.
Medical problems can result in interventions that can be frightening. The near death of a mother or baby, heavy bleeding, and emergency operations are examples of situations that can cause psychological trauma. Premature birth may be traumatic. [7] Emotional difficulties in coping with the pain of childbirth can also cause psychological trauma.
Retained placental tissue and infection may contribute to uterine atony. Uterine atony is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage. [13] Trauma: Injury to the birth canal which includes the uterus, cervix, vagina and the perineum which can happen even if the delivery is monitored properly. The bleeding is substantial as all these organs ...
Death plays a role in extinction, the cessation of existence of a species or group of taxa, reducing biodiversity, due to extinction being generally considered to be the death of the last individual of that species (although the capacity to breed and recover may have been lost before this point).
Thanatology is the scientific study of death and the losses brought about as a result. It investigates the mechanisms and forensic aspects of death, such as bodily changes that accompany death and the postmortem period, as well as wider psychological and social aspects related to death. It is primarily an interdisciplinary study offered as a ...
The incident ignited a discussion on social media platforms such as TikTok about postpartum psychosis and various others struggles mothers face after a birth. [145] This had led to many mothers speaking out about their own stories, opening up on social media or to various press outlets about their experiences. [ 146 ]
Causes of infant mortality, or direct causes of death, differ from contributions to the IMR, as contributing factors raise the risk of death, but do not directly cause death. [20] Environmental and social barriers that prevent access to basic medical resources contribute to an increased infant mortality rate, 86% of infant deaths are caused by ...