Pregnant women: watch your step!The risk of falls from tripping over Tripping Over is a British/Australian six-part drama series. Its first episode aired on Network Ten in Australia on October 25 2006, and in the United Kingdom on Five on October 30 2006. In the UK Tripping Over is repeated on Five Life. furniture, telephone cords, garden hoses, and frayed fray 1 n. 1. A scuffle; a brawl. See Synonyms at brawl. 2. A heated dispute or contest. tr.v. frayed, fray·ing, frays Archaic 1. To alarm; frighten. 2. rugs increases for pregnant women. A checklist of potential hazards can help you prevent serious accidents. When Julia S. was eight months' pregnant, she almost experienced premature labor Premature Labor Definition Premature labor is the term to describe contractions of the uterus that begin at weeks 20-36 of a pregnancy. Description after tripping on a frayed rug in her bedroom. "I've been meaning to get my husband to fix that rug edge, but we were too busy fixing up the nursery," Julia said to her physician who examined her bruises Bruises Definition Bruises, or ecchymoses, are a discoloration and tenderness of the skin or mucous membranes due to the leakage of blood from an injured blood vessel into the tissues. Pupura refers to bruising as the result of a disease condition. after the fall. "This morning I was in such a hurry to get to work that I forgot it was there and landed hard on my side." Sarah T. was not as fortunate as Julia. She too ignored some of the potential hazards in her home environment, and during her pregnancy tripped on a garden hose while bringing groceries in from the car. Sarah's young son, Ryan, was born 4 weeks early as a result of the trauma and spent several weeks in the hospital. As women approach the later months of pregnancy, their body feels off-balance. The position of the baby, the excess weight of the mother, and the awkwardness of pregnancy all add to a feeling of insecurity Insecurity Inseparability (See FRIENDSHIP.) Insolence (See ARROGANCE.) Hamlet introspective, vacillating Prince of Denmark. [Br. Lit.: Hamlet] Linus cartoon character who is lost without his security blanket. and uncertainty--especially when it comes to moving around the home and workplace. During this time of awkwardness, many women are also quite hurried as they continue to work, raise children, and prepare for the upcoming birth. Thus the risk of falls from tripping over furniture, telephone cords, garden hoses, and frayed rugs increases. The following checklist can serve as a reminder to take care of unsafe situations before an accident occurs. HOME ENTRANCE * Sidewalk A Microsoft service that was launched in 1997 to provide online arts and entertainment guides on the Web for major cities worldwide. In 1999, Microsoft sold Sidewalk to Ticketmaster, which continued to provide guides, ticketing and other information to the MSN network. or stones level * Toys and lawn equipment put away * Water hoses coiled or placed next to house * Doormats flat on ground level with no turned-sup edges * Step-up into home at reasonable level and easy to see * Porch and ouside lighting adequate HALLWAYS * Stairways uncluttered * Loose or missing handrails, loose stairs, worn carpeting taken care of * Adequate lighting LIVING ROOM * Electrical cords placed next to wall or behind furniture * Ample walk-through space without blockage blockage of intestine, urethra, etc. See obstruction under anatomical location, e.g. intestinal, urethral. blockage Wax, see there of furniture * Rugs flat on floor and anchored down or with nonskid non·skid adj. Designed to prevent or inhibit skidding: nonskid tires. Adj. 1. nonskid - designed to reduce or prevent skidding; "nonskid tires" mats underneath * Tile level * Waxes or floor shines that may cause slippery foors avoided BEDROOM * Bedspread or dust ruffle dust ruffle n. A gathered or pleated strip of cloth reaching from the bottom of a mattress or box spring to the floor. at least on-inch off floor to avoid tripping * Bed pulled away from wall for easy access when changing linens * Electrical cords placed behind furniture * Shoes organized in shoebag hanging in closet * All accessories at easy-to-reach level and organized on shelves * Adequate lighting BATHROOM * Nonskid rubber mats abrasive abrasive, material used to grind, smooth, cut, or polish another substance. Natural abrasives include sand, pumice, corundum, and ground quartz. Carborundum (silicon carbide) and alumina (aluminum oxide) are important synthetically produced abrasives. treads inside bathtubs and showers * Flat, nonskid rug on floor to avoid slipping * Easy-to-reach shelf in tub or shower for bath products and soaps * Long-handled sponge to wash back and other hard-to-reach areas * Liquid soaps to avoid slipping on bars * Adequate lighting, including nightlight * Toiletries toi·let·ry n. pl. toi·let·ries An article, such as toothpaste or a hairbrush, used in personal grooming or dressing. toiletries npl → artículos mpl de aseo (= used frequently on lowest shelf in cabinet KITCHEN * Nonskid mat by sink * Smooth floor to avoid tripping * Items rarely used on top shelves * Pots and pans at easy-to-reach level * Spills wiped up immediately * Equipment used daily such as plates, bowls, glasses, and pans stored at waist to eye level to avoid straining * Kitchen table and chairs well balanced The three most important factors to remember when watching your step during pregnancy are: 1. Go slow. Falls may occur when you hurry. 2. Think before you move. Often carelessness adds to your risk of injury. 3. Take charge of your environment. Make certain you have followed the suggested safety guidelines. |
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