Problem: Article: If you have preeclampsia, this is dangerous for both you and the baby. You are at risk of:  Seizures Stroke Severe bleeding Placental abruption Babies born before 37 weeks are considered premature. They are at an increased risk of breathing problems and bleeding. If possible, your doctor may try to prolong your pregnancy to get you closer to the 37 week mark. However, if it is necessary to deliver your baby before 37 weeks, your doctor may recommend a steroid injection. A steroid injection to help the lungs develop faster if your baby is born at 34 weeks or younger. However, it may take 24 to 48 hours to give the steroids time to take effect. If you get preeclampsia towards the end of your pregnancy, the doctor may feel that the safest option for you and your baby is to induce pregnancy. The doctor will likely examine your cervix to determine if it is preparing for delivery. If so it will:  Start to open. The doctor will refer to this as dilating. Get thinner. The doctor may call this effacing. Soften. The doctor may say that your cervix is ripening. The doctor may want you to stay in the hospital to be watched until your delivery. If the baby is not yet mature enough to be born or requires medication to speed up lung development, you may need constant monitoring during this time. The doctor may request:  Regular monitoring of your blood pressure to make sure it does not increase further Regular urine analyses to evaluate any changes in the protein levels in your urine Blood tests to check for damage to your kidneys or liver Monitoring the baby’s heart rate for signs of distress Ultrasound checks to evaluate the baby’s growth and activity levels Doctors used to tell women to stay in bed, but since then research has shown that it may not be helpful. In addition, it may increase the women’s risk of:  Blood clots due to reduced activity levels Financial difficulties due to being unable to work Disruption of her social life and social support
Summary: Talk to your doctor about the risks. Discuss your baby’s age with your doctor. Determine if your body is preparing for delivery. Go to the hospital for monitoring. Understand that bed rest is unlikely to help.

Problem: Article: If you (or a family member) were born in another country but qualify as a US citizen, you can obtain a copy of the Consular Report of Birth Abroad from the Department of State. You can order a birth certificate by following the instructions located here.  Only the individual, parent or guardian, an authorized government agency, or a person with written authorization can make the request. Obtain the FS-240 form from the State Department's website. You will need to fill out information such as the full birth name, date and place of birth, parents' information, and mailing address. The request form must be notarized. The State Department will not process forms that are not notarized. Mail the request form, a check or money order for the fee (currently $50), and a copy of your identification to the Department of State. You will receive the copy of the Consular Report of Birth Abroad by mail, or you may pay extra (currently $14.85) for overnight delivery. To request a Canadian birth certificate, you will need to locate the website for the province or territory in which the individual was born.  You can usually request a birth certificate in person at a Vital Statistics Office, online using a secure electronic ordering system, or by mail. Additional identification documents will be required, and restrictions do apply. You can usually order a new birth certificate if you are over 19 years of age and are the person listed on the certificate. You may also make the request as a legal guardian or parent of someone under the age of 19, or as a government officer. Processing fees do apply and vary by province and territory. The easiest way to apply for a copy of a UK birth certificate is through the General Registrar Office website.  You can also apply by post or in person at the local register office. Certificates usually cost around £9.25, but priority service certificates cost around £23.40. You can call the General Registrar Office for additional information by calling 0300-123-1837. Note that this phone number is formatted for calls within the UK. You will need to provide details about the birth on the appropriate request form. You will also need to provide your own contact information. You can apply for a birth certificate in person from a participating Australia Post outlet.  You will need to provide at least three forms of identification with your application. You can request a birth certificate as the person named on the certificate or as that person's parent. Otherwise, you must provide proof of authority from the person named on the certificate. A solicitor or welfare group acting on that individual's behalf or that person's Power of Attorney may also apply. Standard cost is around $48, while urgent requests cost around $71.
Summary: Request a US birth certificate for a citizen who was born abroad. Request a Canadian birth certificate. Request a United Kingdom birth certificate. Request an Australian birth certificate.

Problem: Article: Good writers are good readers. Not only can you keep abreast of trends in your writing specialty and see examples of other writers' styles, but you can also find story ideas from what you read, whether in newspapers, magazines, books, or online.  Other works of fiction can serve as inspiration for your stories, as well. Scholars have cited the influence of the Scandinavian legend of Amleth and the Roman tale of Brutus on Hamlet.  You can also base a creative writing idea on a quote. The classic "Star Trek" episode "The Conscience of the King," featuring the exposure of a former dictator, who had tried to atone for his past by leading an acting troupe, takes its title from a line in "Hamlet": "The play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king." If readers recognize the connection between your story and something from everyday life, they will be more likely to empathize with your characters and appreciate your story more. Reading a newspaper, news magazine, or news website on a regular basis can provide you with a steady stream of story ideas in the form of news events. Many episodes in the "Law and Order" franchise were based on contemporary news headlines. Some English scholars and historians argue that Shakespeare's "Hamlet" was inspired by the life of King James I. You'll have to change some of the elements in the real story for your fictionalized versions in order to avoid scandalizing real people. If you are writing for a popular audience, see what is popular on the big screen or on your television screen. Think about topics in the same genre as other popular movies or shows. Musicians draw from everyday experience or classic themes. Build off your favorite song. Maybe listen to a Tupac song and write about gang violence. Maybe listen to a Joni Mitchell song and  write about environmental issues. Listen to all kinds of music even if you don't consider a genre to be for you. If you think you are interested in writing about a subject, learn more about it. You might just learn an interesting detail that will form the kernel of your entire creative writing piece. Look through dictionaries, encyclopedias, and even thesauruses. You may come across a word, idea, or event that will spark your imagination.
Summary:
Read widely. Pay attention to current events. Watch movies or TV. Listen to music. Do research.