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IJWL PHYSICIAN QUESTIONS ASSUMPTION THAT PREGNANCY IS NORMAL, DESIRABLE Physicians are ambivalent about birth control, abortion and sterilization largely because they view the female as essentially a “reproductive machine,” asserts Warren M. Hern, M.D., in a recent issue of FAMILY PLANNING PERSPECTIVES, the quarterly magazine published by national Planned Parenthood. Dr. Hern maintains that adherence to the view that woman is a “uterus surrounded by a supporting organism and a directing personality,” prevents critical examination of the assumption that pregnancy is not only normal but is an essentially desirable event. It also prevents an objective look at the premise that failure or refusal to become pregnant is “pathological.” Dr. Hern is chief of the Program Development and Evaluation Branch of the Office of Economic Opportunity’s (OEO) Family Planning Program. PREGNANCY REQUIRES TREATMENT Although pregnancy is defined as “normal” by leading medical specialists, they also acknowledge that the risks of illness and death associated with it are significantly increased over the nonpregnant state. Dr. Hern notes the apparent contradiction: “Pregnancy is a process in which the normal (nonpregnant) physiology is markedly altered for a period of time and which carries a significantly higher risk of morbidity and mortality than nonpregnancy. But if nonpregnancy is normal, how is it possible that pregnancy is also normal?” One answer, he says, is that until recently pregnancy was perceived as essential to the survival of the human species, and was therefore defined as “normal” and “desirable.” Conditions have changed, however, the physician points out, making this particular perception outmoded, an example of cultural lag. More individuals now survive into adulthood, making continuous child-bearing unnecessary for preservation of the species. Further, he maintains, given present “phenomenal” population growth, “normal (unlimited) reproduction, if anything, endangers survival of the species.” WOMEN’S VIEW DIFFERS Although doctors and society as a whole continue to cling to this out-dated and illogical view, many women take a different view. When a woman seeks an abortion, observes Dr. Hern, she is diagnosing her pregnancy as an illness, for which she needs a specific treatment, i.e., abortion. By the same token, the woman who seeks prenatal care also preceives pregnancy as an illness requiring medical attention. The pregnant woman, the doctor points out, often suffers unpleasant symptoms associated with the condition - nausea, vomiting, fatigue, irritability, depression, fluctuations in libido - which, though widely recognized by the medical profession, receive only cursory attention in the medical literature. When the pregnancy is unwanted, these symptoms are accentuated and may even adversely affect the fetus, according to research cited by Dr. Hern. These symptoms are often dramatically relieved when the woman undergoes abortion. “It appears that ‘unwantedness’ may be regarded as a major complication of pregnancy with surgical intervention in the form of abortion as the indicated treatment, rather than medical management as would be the case with a wanted pregnancy,” Dr. Hern believes. He highlights the fact that some 1,000,000 American women a year obviously regard their pregnancies as ‘abnormal’ since they seek to terminate them by abortion, usually illegal. In addition, U.S. couples who report that between 750,000 and 1,000,000 of their births are unwanted each year, clearly regard pregnancy as something other than ‘normal’ or desirable. PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION EXPLORED Nonetheless, health professionals often adopt the view that it is not the pregnancy or the physical condition associated with it which is the ‘illness’ but the thinking about it which is diseased. It is this interpretation that is responsible for the mandatory psychiatric consultations written into some liberalized abortion laws, a requirement which most psychiatrists have come to view as unnecessary and burdensome to the woman and to the profession. Dr. Hern observes that the downward trend in maternal mortality over the past 50 years is due to improved medical management of pregnancy, to better living conditions and to the greater practice of fertility control, the latter reducing the strain of too frequent, too short intervals between pregnancies. “Indeed, the greater ‘normality’ of pregnancies in recent years (that is, fewer complications and risks to the average mother) is certainly to some extent the result of a greater prevalance of normal nonpregnancy,” the physician concludes. Dr. Hern urges adoption of the more logical and reasonable view that human pregnancy is an “episodic, moderatedly extended chronic condition with a definable morbidity and mortality risk to which females are uniquely susceptible” and which, can be almost entirely prevented through the use of effective contraception, or treatment by evacuation of the uterine contents, when desired, or carried to term when this is desired. “The open recognition and legitimation of pregnancy as an illness,” Dr. Hern writes, “would be consistent with individual self-interest of those experiencing pregnancy, good standards of medical practice, and the continued survival of thq species.” LOOK 79 LIL CHICK is now in Augusta AT MILLEDGEVILLE & WHEELESS ROADS MENU 4 Pcs ...... $1 -00 12 Pcs $3.00 16 Pcs $4.00 20 Pcs $5.00 All Orders Served With Potato Calces & Rolls ****BRING THIS AD IN FOR 10% DISCOUNT**** Other Locations Savannah * Waynesboro * Hinesville * _ FROM THE PILL BOX by Father David C. Streett The f SCENe\ HEALTH WE SPEAK... JIfWL/y HEALTH CARE AND ITS DELIVERY. . . by Willis J. Walker, Jr. HEALTH CARE DELIVERY CRISIS LOOMS The practice of medicine is a very lively art and science, and it seeks to find the solution to many of the problems that have been harassing mankind since time began. However, today even though perhaps America leads in the technical area of health care delivery it does not lead in delivering that same possible care to its populace. A crisis now looms for Americans. A crisis which is headlined with a shortage of some 50,000 physicians. The American population is expanding at a incredible pace; more people are living longer and more babies survive which is directly attributable to medical achievement. But another fact remains; and that is, the very success of medicine that adds more years to our lives also creates the problem of finding more talented and dedicated young doctors—to care for these people. Not only is our population expanding, but generally speaking our prosperity and increasing health awareness create-and if it does not it should create-a larger demand for more preventive and corrective medical care. Hence, there is no question that a doctor’s talents and knowledge will be needed even more in the years to come. Perhaps it was these thoughts that prompted some Congressmen to demand a timetable for solving the pending crisis. Rep. Paul G. Rogers (D-Fla.) head of the Subcommittee on Public Health and Environment warned his constituents in the House of Representatives that they are going to have people in Washington marching on health instead of the Vietnam War if some quick action is not taken to help alleviate the growing “national cancer”. The question is will Nixon’s health proposals produce the needed manpower. The way it looks now his proposal would produce about a 50-percent increase in the size of Medical Schools’ graduating classes by 1975. It has been estimated that graduating classes would grow from 9,000 in 1970 to 14,000 in 1975. Black Augustans who attempt to crowd themselves into physicians’ office here are feeling the pinch of the need to have more doctors and more efficient delivery of health care. Within the next few weeks this column will address itself to health care and delivery here in Augusta. We Speak Health Care and its Delivery and will begin with a brief look at the black physicians in Augusta. / EALY'S TEXACO SERVICE Tires, Tubes, Batteries, Accessories, Brake Repair Road Service 2625 Deansbridge Rd. Ph. 798-9195 SAND BAR PLAZA 200 BLOCK OF SAND BAR FERRY ROAD THRIF-TEE SUPER MARKET GROCERIES - MEATS - BEVERAGES JOHNSON'S LAUNDERMAT NEWLY OPENED - ALL MODERN EQUIPMENT BLACKMON'S BARBER SHOP HAIRCUTS - HAIRSTYLES - BLOW-OUTS AUGUSTA, GEORGIA RegiMer|||| H And H - ENJOY THE ADVANTAGES OF HOME OWNERSHIP 235 PROGRAM WHY RENT USE THE FHA 235 PROGRAM For a 3 or 4 bedroom, bath and a-half home. 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On a signature loan, you can borrow money without collateral, while on a secured loan, you must put up some property, like a car, that can be taken away from you if you fail to meet your payments. Signature loans are usually for a limited amount, while for a larger loan you must have collateral or security. Also, there are a number of special loans for special Bo's Bait & Tackle 2011 Savannah Rd. All kind of baits & tackles Soft drinks & Beer Open 7 days a week 5 a.m. until Your Patronage Appreciated HOWARDS UPHOLSTERY SHOP "Where IN UPHOLSTERING Customer & FURNTURE Satisfaction RECONDITIONING Comes First" OVER2OYRS. EXP. FREE ESTIMATES HENRY HOWARD - Owner BankAmericard, C&S, Master Charge 722-9845 2047 Milledgeville Rd. USRY’S SEAFOOD MARKET “Eat the fish today that was sleeping in the Gulf last night" 2005 OLD SAVANNAH ROAD I (North) I “AUGUSTA’S FRESHEST FISH” Open Thurs., Fri., & Sat 9 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. CLEANERS, Inc. DRY CLEANS forSPRINB! DRY CLEANING & LAUNDRY 2019 SAVANNAH RD. PHONE 798-8944 Fast Pick-Up, and Delivery purposes like education. Your local bank can probably help you to find out more about them. Remember, compare interest rates and contract requirements before signing a loan. SUMMER GYPS This morning, two men came to the door, and said they could mend our roof cheap with materials left over from another job. I turned them down, and now I wonder if 1 should have let them go ahead. You probably did the right thing. There are a number of frauds that are common in the spring and summer, and home repair gyps are at the top of the list. If a stranger offers to repair your roof, put up lightening rods, pave your drive, waterproof the roof, put siding on the house, or spread special fertilizer on your lawn, think twice. In many cases, the work they do lasts just long enough for them to get out of town. At the first rain, you may find they used more sand than cement and more cardboard than shingles. The “miracle” fertilizer may turn out to be plain dirt. Some sales pitches to watch out for are, “We just finished a job up the street, and have extra materials,” or “We just happened to be in the neighborhood,” and, “We were passing by and noticed .. .” some allegedly needed repair. In another summer gyp recently reported to the GCSP, two boys who claimed to be college students went around offering to trim hedges and lawns without saying how much they charged. When they finished, the horrified homeowner was presented with a bill for $50.00! It is often unwise, and A MR. MERCHANT A I WE PUBLISH A 5,000 PAPERS. A I NATIONAL J SURVEYS SAY IT I WILL BE I ’ READ BY OVER ’ 1 20,000 READERS. 1 | YOU COULD I A HAVE A REACHED ’ THESE " 120.000 READERS A J IN THIS I " SPACE. | NEWS—REVIEW - MAY 13, 1971 Eggeellent Ideas GEORGIA EGG COMMISSION MISS MILDRED HUFF, HOME ECONOMIST ATLANTA (PRN) - Crabs are the only animals colored red, white and blue. Therefore they were an appropriate hors d’oeuvres selection for our American Women in Radio—TV Convention held in Washington, D.C. last week. Food and festivities followed political and Presidential themes. Being patriotic, I naturally participated in everything, particularity the parties. One of the most original was the dinner party given by the Western Iceberg Lettuce Growers and Hellmann’s/Best Foods. While Presidental food favorites were served, we were quizzed on food facts. For example who were the “gourmet” presidents? (Jefferson and Arthur). Who considered himself a “meat and potatoes man”? (Truman). Because of the dockside location of Washington, D.C., Atlantic blue crabs have always been as much a part of the White House scene as the spring Cherry Blossoms. We were told that Jefferson frequently served deviled crab as a first course to his celebrated dinners. President Grant’s daughter’s wedding breakfast included soft shelled crabs on toast and when President Cleveland married Frances Folson, soft shell crabs were on the wedding lunch menu. Crab cakes made Capital-Hill news in 1963 when Senator Jay Beall, Republican from Maryland charged that the Maryland Crab Cakes served in the Senate dining room were an insult to his state. Our own state, Georgia, is famed for it’s supply of delicate crab meat. The following recipe is guaranteed to please both Presidents and coastal dwellers who visit in your home and sample your fare. Maryland (or Georgia) Crab Cakes Hors d’Oeuvres 1 pound blue crab meat teaspoon white pepper !4 cup real mayonaise *4 cup flour 3 eggs, beaten I '2 cup fine dry bread crumbs 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 quart (about) com oil Vi teaspoon salt Remove any shell or cartilage from crab meat. Mix together crab meat, real mayonnaise, 1 beaten egg, mustard, salt and pepper. Shape into 30 (1-inch) balls. Dip into flour, then into the remaining 2 eggs, then into bread crumbs. Pour corn oil into heavy, sturdy, flat-bottomed (3-quart) saucepan or deep fryer, filling utensil no more than 1/3 full. Heat over medium heat to 375 degrees F. Carefully add cr?b meat balls, a few at a time. Fry about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper. Makes 30 hors d’oeuvres. If you have questions or recipes you would like to share write to me: Georgia Egg Commission, 1687 Tullie Circle N.E.,Suite 118, Atlanta, Georgia 30329. possibly even dangerous to let strangers work in your home or yard. When you need work done, you should call a company with a known reputation, or hire an individual recommended by someone you trust. T/ffe GEORGIA CONSUMER SER VICES PROGRAM is a division of the State Department of Family and Children Services, and is funded by the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare. 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