WebA wet nurse is a woman who breastfeeds and cares for another's child. Wet nurses are employed if the mother dies, or if she is unable or chooses not to nurse the child herself. Wet-nursed children may be known as "milk-siblings", and in some cultures, the families are linked by a special relationship of milk kinship.Wet-nursing existed in cultures around the …

WebGangrene is a type of tissue death caused by a lack of blood supply. Symptoms may include a change in skin color to red or black, numbness, swelling, pain, skin breakdown, and coolness. The feet and hands are most commonly affected. If the gangrene is caused by an infectious agent, it may present with a fever or sepsis.. Risk factors include …

WebThe Nurse is a character in William Shakespeare's classic drama Romeo and Juliet.She is the personal servant, guardian (and former wet nurse) of Juliet Capulet, and has been since Juliet was born.She had a daughter named Susan who died in infancy, and then became wetnurse to Juliet. As the primary person to like, she is therefore Juliet's foremost …

WebRain is water droplets that have condensed from atmospheric water vapor and then fall under gravity.Rain is a major component of the water cycle and is responsible for depositing most of the fresh water on the Earth. It provides water for hydroelectric power plants, crop irrigation, and suitable conditions for many types of ecosystems.. The major cause of rain …

WebNursing is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life. Nurses may be differentiated from other health care providers by their approach to patient care, training, and scope of practice.Nurses practice in many specialties with …

WebWet nurse, a woman who breastfeeds the baby of another; Nursery nurse, a specialist in early childhood education; Nurse, the old name for a nanny; Entertainment and literature. Nurse (Romeo and Juliet), a character in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet; Nurse, an album by Therapy? Nurse (band), an American rock band

WebIn Roman mythology, Caieta (Καιήτη Cāiēta) was the wet-nurse of Aeneas.The Roman poet Vergil locates her grave on the bay at Gaeta, to which she also gives her name (cf. Caietae Portus). The poet Ovid, working a generation later, provides an epitaph: . HIC • ME • CAIETAM • NOTAE • PIETATIS • ALVMNUS EREPTAM • ARGOLICO • QVO • DEBVIT …

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WebDescription. Red alder is the largest species of alder in North America and one of the largest in the world, reaching heights of 20 to 30 metres (66 to 98 ft). The official tallest red alder (as of 1979) stands 32 m (105 ft) tall in Clatsop County, Oregon (US). The trunks range from 25 to 50 centimetres (10 to 19 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) in diameter. The bark is mottled, ashy-gray and …

WebIn the 19th and early 20th centuries, a nanny was usually known as a "nurse", and was typically female. "Nurses" were found in higher-income homes, and "nurses" were either hired or were slaves. Originally, the hired person would have been expected to breastfeed the infant, a role known as a " wet nurse" .