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Joint Iterative Transmit/Receive Frequency-Domain Equalization & ISI Cancellation for Broadband Single-Carrier Block Transmissions
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In this paper, the authors propose a new joint transmit/receive equalization technique for Single-Carrier (SC) block transmissions in a severe frequency-selective fading channel. An iterative Frequency-Domain Inter-symbol interference Cancellation (FDIC) is introduced to the joint Transmit/Receive (Tx/Rx) Frequency-Domain Equalization (FDE) based on the Minimum Mean Square Error (MMSE) criterion which was previously proposed by authors. At a receiver, a 1-tap FDE and FDIC are jointly used and they are updated in an iterative manner to achieve larger frequency diversity gain. Since the transmit FDE weight cannot be updated, they introduce a virtual receiver having a receive FDE & FDIC into the transmitter.
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A controversial law which scrapped graft cases against Asif Ali Zardari and his key allies expired on Saturday, but the President felt it will not affect him as the Constitution provides "indemnity" to the person holding the top post in the country.
"According to our legal team, the President has indemnity and (his) eligibility cannot be challenged now," Mr. Zardari said hours before the lapse of the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO), which was issued by former military ruler Pervez Musharraf two years ago.
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Preterm birth (Latin: partus praetemporaneus or partus praematurus) is the birth of a baby of less than 37 weeks gestational age; such a baby is sometimes referred to as a "preemie" or "premmie", depending on local pronunciation. The cause of preterm birth is in many situations elusive and unknown; many factors appear to be associated with the development of preterm birth, making the reduction of preterm birth a challenging proposition.
Premature birth is defined either as the same as preterm birth, or the birth of a baby before the developing organs are mature enough to allow normal postnatal survival. Premature infants are at greater risk for short and long term complications, including disabilities and impediments in growth and mental development. Significant progress has been made in the care of premature infants, but not in reducing the prevalence of preterm birth.[1] Preterm birth is among the top causes of death in infants worldwide.[2]
In humans the usual definition of preterm birth is birth before a gestational age of 37 complete weeks.[3] In the normal human fetus, several organ systems mature between 34 and 37 weeks, and the fetus reaches adequate maturity by the end of this period. One of the main organs greatly affected by premature birth is the lungs. The lungs are one of the last organs to mature in the womb; because of this, many premature babies spend the first days/weeks of their life on a ventilator. Therefore, a significant overlap exists between preterm birth and prematurity. Generally, preterm babies are premature and term babies are mature. Preterm babies born near 37 weeks often have no problems relating to prematurity if their lungs have developed adequate surfactant, which allows the lungs to remain expanded between breaths. Sequelae of prematurity can be reduced to a small extent by using drugs to accelerate maturation of the fetus, and to a greater extent by preventing preterm birth.
Preterm birth causes a range of problems.[4]
The main categories of causes of preterm birth are preterm labor induction and spontaneous preterm labor. Signs and symptoms of preterm labor include four or more uterine contractions in one hour. In contrast to false labor, true labor is accompanied by cervical dilatation and effacement. Also, vaginal bleeding in the third trimester, heavy pressure in the pelvis, or abdominal or back pain could be indicators that a preterm birth is about to occur. A watery discharge from the vagina may indicate premature rupture of the membranes that surround the baby. While the rupture of the membranes may not be followed by labor, usually delivery is indicated as infection (chorioamnionitis) is a serious threat to both fetus and mother. In some cases the cervix dilates prematurely without pain or perceived contractions, so that the mother may not have warning signs until very late in the birthing process.
As the cause of labor still remains elusive, the exact cause of preterm birth is also unsolved. In fact, the cause of 50% of preterm births is never determined. Labor is a complex process involving many factors. Four different pathways have been identified that can result in preterm birth and have considerable evidence: precocious fetal endocrine activation, uterine overdistension (placental abruption), decidual bleeding, and intrauterine inflammation/infection.[5] Activation of one or more of these pathways may happen gradually over weeks, even months.[5] From a practical point a number of factors have been identified that are associated with preterm birth, however, an association does not establish causality.
Risk factor | Relative risk or odds ratio[6] | 95% confidence interval[6] |
Black ethnicity/race | 2.0 | 1.8–2.2 |
Filipino ancestry[7] | 1.7 | 1.5-2.1 |
High or low BMI | 0.96 | 0.66–1.4 |
Large or small pregnancy weight gain | 1.8 | 1.5–2.3 |
Short maternal height | 1.8 | 1.3–2.5 |
History of spontaneous preterm birth | 3.6 | 3.2–4.0 |
Being single/unmarried[8] | 1.2 | 1.03-1.28 |
Bacterial vaginosis | 2.2 | 1.5–3.1 |
Asymptomatic bacteriuria | 1.1 | 0.8–1.5 |
Periodontitis | 1.6 | 1.1–2.3 |
Low socio-economic status | 1.9 | 1.7–2.2 |
Short cervical length | 2.9 | 2.1–3.9 |
Fetal fibronectin | 4.0 | 2.9–5.5 |
Chlamydia | 2.2 | 1.0–4.8 |
Celiac disease | 1.4[9] | 1.2–1.6[9] |
A number of factors have been identified that are linked to a higher risk of a preterm birth: age at the upper and lower end of the reproductive years, be it more than 35[10] or less than 18 years of age.[1] Maternal height and weight can play a role.[11]
Further, in the US and the UK, black women have preterm birth rates of 15–18%, more than double than that of the white population. Filipinos are also at high risk of premature birth, and it is believed that nearly 11-15% of Filipinos born in the U.S. (compared to other Asians at 7.6% and whites at 7.8%) are premature.[12] Filipinos being a big risk factor is evidenced with the Philippines being the 8th highest ranking in the world for preterm births, the only non-African country in the top 10.[13] This discrepancy is not seen in comparison to other Asian groups or Hispanic immigrants and remains unexplained.[1]
Pregnancy interval makes a difference as women with a six-month span or less between pregnancies have a two-fold increase in preterm birth.[14] Studies on type of work and physical activity have given conflicting results, but it is opined that stressful conditions, hard labor, and long hours are probably linked to preterm birth.[1]
A history of spontaneous (i.e., miscarriage) or surgical abortion has been associated with a small increase in the risk of preterm birth, with an increased risk with increased number of abortions, although it is unclear whether the increase is caused by the abortion or by confounding risk factors (e.g., socioeconomic status).[15] Increased risk has not been shown in women who terminated their pregnancies medically.[16] Pregnancies that are unwanted or unintended are also a risk factor for preterm birth.[17]
Adequate maternal nutrition is important. Women with a low BMI are at increased risk for preterm birth.[18] Further, women with poor nutrition status may also be deficient in vitamins and minerals. Adequate nutrition is critical for fetal development and a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may help reduce the risk of a preterm delivery.[19] Obesity does not directly lead to preterm birth; however, it is associated with diabetes and hypertension which are risk factors by themselves.[1] Women with a previous preterm birth are at higher risk for a recurrence at a rate of 15–50% depending on number of previous events and their timing.[20] To some degree those individuals may have underlying conditions (i.e., uterine malformation, hypertension, diabetes) that persist.
Marital status is associated with risk for preterm birth. A study of 25,373 pregnancies in Finland revealed that unmarried mothers had more preterm deliveries than married mothers (P=0.001).[8] Pregnancy outside of marriage was associated overall with a 20% increase in total adverse outcomes, even at a time when Finland provided free maternity care. A study in Quebec of 720,586 births from 1990 to 1997 revealed less risk of preterm birth for infants with legally married mothers compared with those with common-law wed or unwed parents.[21][needs update]
Genetic make-up is a factor in the causality of preterm birth. Genetics has been a big factor into why Filipinos have a high risk of premature birth as the Filipinos have a large prevalence of mutations that helps them be predisposed to premature births.[12] An intra- and transgenerational increase in the risk of preterm delivery has been demonstrated.[22][23][24] No single gene has been identified. It appears with the complexity of the labor initiation that numerous polymorphic genetic interactions are possible.
Subfertility is associated with preterm birth. Couples who have tried more than 1 year versus those who have tried less than 1 year before achieving a spontaneous conception have an adjusted odds ratio of 1.35 (95% confidence interval 1.22-1.50) of preterm birth.[25] Pregnancies after IVF confers a greater risk of preterm birth than spontaneous conceptions after more than 1 year of trying, with an adjusted odds ratio of 1.55 (95% CI 1.30-1.85).[25]
Multiple pregnancies (twins, triplets, etc.) are a significant factor in preterm birth. The March of Dimes Multicenter Prematurity and Prevention Study found that 54% of twins were delivered preterm vs. 9.6% of singleton births.[26] Triplets and more are even more endangered. The use of fertility medication that stimulates the ovary to release multiple eggs and of IVF with embryo transfer of multiple embryos has been implicated as an important factor in preterm birth. Maternal medical conditions increase the risk of preterm birth. Often labor has to be induced for medical reasons; such conditions include high blood pressure,[27] pre-eclampsia,[28] maternal diabetes,[29] asthma, thyroid disease, and heart disease.
In a number of women anatomical issues prevent the baby from being carried to term. Some women have a weak or short cervix[27] (the strongest predictor of premature birth)[30][31][32] The cervix may also have been compromised by previous cervical conization or loop excision. In women with uterine malformations the capacity of the uterus to hold the growing pregnancy may be limited and preterm labor ensues.[33] Women with vaginal bleeding during pregnancy are at higher risk for preterm birth. While bleeding in the third trimester may be a sign of placenta previa or placental abruption – conditions that occur frequently preterm – even earlier bleeding that is not caused by these conditions is linked to a higher preterm birth rate.[34] Women with abnormal amounts of amniotic fluid, whether too much (polyhydramnios) or too little (oligohydramnios), are also at risk.[1] The mental status of the women is of significance. Anxiety[35] and depression have been linked to preterm birth.[1]
Finally, the use of tobacco, cocaine, and excessive alcohol during pregnancy increases the chance of preterm delivery. Tobacco is the most commonly abused drug during pregnancy and contributes significantly to low birth weight delivery.[36][37] Babies with birth defects are at higher risk of being born preterm.[38]
Passive smoking and/or smoking before the pregnancy influences the probability of a preterm birth. The World Health Organization published an international study in March 2014.[39]
Presence of anti-thyroid antibodies is associated with an increased risk preterm birth with an odds ratio of 1.9 and 95% confidence interval of 1.1–3.5.[40]
A 2004 systematic review of 30 studies on the association between intimate partner violence and birth outcomes concluded that preterm birth and other adverse outcomes, including death, are higher among abused pregnant women than among non-abused women.[41]
The Nigerian cultural method of abdominal massage has been shown to result in 19% preterm birth among women in Nigeria, plus many other adverse outcomes for the mother and baby.[42] This ought not be confused with massage conducted by a fully trained and licensed massage therapist or by significant others trained to provide massage during pregnancy, which has been shown to have numerous positive results during pregnancy, including the reduction of preterm birth, less depression, lower cortisol, and reduced anxiety.[43]
Infections play a major role in the genesis of preterm birth and may account for 25–40% of events.[44] The frequency of infection in preterm birth is inversely related to the gestational age.[1] Endotoxins released by microorganisms and cytokines stimulate deciduas responses including the release of prostaglandins which may stimulate uterine contractions. Further, the decidual response may include release of matrix-degrading enzymes that weaken fetal membranes leading to premature rupture.[44] Intrauterine infection appears to be a chronic process.[44] Typical organisms identified in the uterus before rupture of the membranes are genital mycoplasma spp and, specifically, Ureaplasma urealyticum.
Micro-organisms may reach the decidua in a number of ways: ascending, hematogeneous, iatrogenic by a procedure, or retrograde through the Fallopian tubes. From the deciduas they may reach the space between the amnion and chorion, the amniotic fluid, and the fetus. A chorioamnionitis also may lead to sepsis of the mother. Fetal infection is linked to preterm birth and to significant long-term handicap including cerebral palsy.[1]
It has been reported that asymptomatic colonization of the decidua occurs in up to 70% of women at term using a DNA probe suggesting that the presence of micro-organism alone may be insufficient to initiate the infectious response. Bacterial vaginosis has been linked to preterm birth raising the risk by a factor of 1.5 – 3.[45] As the condition is more prevalent in black women in the US and the UK, it has been suggested to be an explanation for the higher rate of preterm birth in these populations. It is opined that bacterial vaginosis before or during pregnancy may affect the decidual inflammatory response that leads to preterm birth.[1]
A number of maternal bacterial infections are associated with preterm birth including pyelonephritis, asymptomatic bacteriuria, pneumonia, and appendicitis. Also periodontal disease has been shown repeatedly to be linked to preterm birth.[46] In contrast, viral infections, unless accompanied by a significant febrile response, are considered not to be a major factor in relation to preterm birth.[1]
A helpful clinical test should predict a high risk for preterm birth during the early and middle part of the third trimester, when their impact is significant. Many women experience false labor (not leading to cervical shortening and effacement) and are falsely labeled to be in preterm labor. The study of preterm birth has been hampered by the difficulty in distinguishing between "true" preterm labor and false labor.[5] These new tests are used to identify women at risk for preterm birth.
Fetal fibronectin has become the most important biomarker—the presence of this glycoprotein in the cervical or vaginal secretions indicates that the border between the chorion and deciduas has been disrupted. A positive test indicates an increased risk of preterm birth, and a negative test has a high predictive value.[1] It has been shown that only 1% of women in questionable cases of preterm labor delivered within the next week when the test was negative.[47]
Obstetric ultrasound has become useful in the assessment of the cervix in women at risk for premature delivery. A short cervix preterm is undesirable: A cervical length of less than 25 mm at or before 24 weeks of gestational age is the most common definition of cervical incompetence.[48] Further, the shorter the cervix the greater the risk.[49] It also has been helpful to use ultrasonography in women with preterm contractions, as those whose cervix length exceeds 30 mm are unlikely to deliver within the next week.[50]
Historically efforts have been primarily aimed to improve survival and health of preterm infants (tertiary intervention). Such efforts, however, have not reduced the incidence of preterm birth. Increasingly primary interventions that are directed at all women, and secondary intervention that reduce existing risks are looked upon as measures that need to be developed and implemented to prevent the health problems of premature infants and children.[51] Smoking bans are effective in decreasing preterm births.[52]
Adoption of specific professional policies can immediately reduce risk of preterm birth as the experience in assisted reproduction has shown when the number of embryos during embryo transfer were limited.[51] Many countries have established specific programs to protect pregnant women from hazardous and night-shift work, and to provide them with time for prenatal visits and paid pregnancy-leave. The EUROPOP study showed that preterm birth is not related to type of employment, but to prolonged work (over 42 hours per week) or prolonged standing (over 6 hours per day).[53] Also, night work has been linked to preterm birth.[54] Health policies that take these findings into account can be expected to reduce the rate of preterm birth.[51] Avoidance of weight extremes and good nutritional support are important. Although a study failed to show that multivitamin preparation taken prior to conception reduces the risk of preterm birth,[55] preconceptional intake of folic acid is recommended to reduce birth defects. There is significant evidence that long term (> one year) use of folic acid supplement preconceptionally may reduce premature birth.[56][57][58] Reducing smoking is expected to benefit pregnant women and their offspring.[51]
Interventions that should have been initiated prior to pregnancy can still be instituted during pregnancy, including nutritional adjustments, use of vitamin supplements, and smoking cessation.[51] Calcium supplementation as well as supplemental intake of C and E vitamins could not be shown to reduce preterm birth rates.[59][60] Different strategies are used in the administration of prenatal care, and future studies need to determine if the focus should be on screening for high risk women, or widened support for low-risk women, or to what degree these approaches should be merged.[51] While periodontal infection has been linked with preterm birth, randomized trials have not shown that periodontal care during pregnancy reduces preterm birth rates.[51]
Screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria followed by appropriate treatment reduces pyelonephritis and reduces the risk of preterm birth.[61] Extensive studies have been carried out to determine if other forms of screening in low-risk women followed by appropriate intervention are beneficial, including: Screening for and treatment of Ureaplasma urealyticum, group B streptococcus, Trichomonas vaginalis, and bacterial vaginosis did not reduce the rate of preterm birth.[51] Routine ultrasound examination of the length of the cervix identifies patients at risk, but cerclage is not proven useful, and the application of a progesterone is under study.[51] Screening for the presence of fibronectin in vaginal secretions is not recommended at this time in women at low risk.
Self-care methods to reduce the risk of preterm birth include proper nutrition, avoiding stress, seeking appropriate medical care, avoiding infections, and the control of preterm birth risk factors (e.g. working long hours while standing on feet, carbon monoxide exposure, domestic abuse, and other factors). Self-monitoring vaginal pH followed by yogurt treatment or clindamycin treatment if the pH was too high all seem to be effective at reducing the risk of preterm birth.[62][63]
Women are identified to be at increased risk for preterm birth on the basis of their past obstetrical history or the presence of known risk factors. Preconception intervention can be helpful in selected patients in a number of ways. Patients with certain uterine anomalies may have a surgical correction (i.e. removal of a uterine septum), and those with certain medical problems can be helped by optimizing medical therapies prior to conception, be it for asthma, diabetes, hypertension and others.
A number of agents have been studied for secondary prevention of indicated preterm birth. Trials using low-dose aspirin, fish oil, vitamin C and E, and calcium to reduce preeclampsia demonstrated some reduction in preterm birth only when low-dose aspirin was used.[51] Interestingly, even if agents such as calcium or antioxidants were able to reduce preeclampsia, a resulting decrease in preterm birth was not observed.[51]
Reduction in maternal activity – pelvic rest, limited work, bed rest – is frequently recommended although there is no clear proof of its efficacy. Also, increasing medical care by more frequent visits and more education has not shown a reduction in preterm birth rates.[64] Use of nutritional supplements such as omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids is based on the observation that populations who have a high intake of such agents are at low risk for preterm birth, presumably as these agents inhibit production of proinflammatory cytokines. A randomized trial showed a significant decline in preterm birth rates,[65] and further studies are in the making.
Studies examining the use of antibiotics have provided mixed results; a Cochrane review of 15 trials shows no major benefit,[66] in contrast a review by Lamont suggested that treatment of bacterial vaginosis if initiated prior to 20 w gestation is beneficial.[67] It has been suggested that chronic chorioamnionitis is not sufficiently treated by antibiotics alone (and therefore they cannot ameliorate the need for preterm delivery in this condition).[51]
Progesterone, often given in the form of 17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate, relaxes the uterine musculature, maintains cervical length, and has anti-inflammatory properties, and thus exerts activities expected to be beneficial in reducing preterm birth. Two meta-analyses demonstrated a reduction in the risk of preterm birth in women with recurrent preterm birth by 40–55%.[68][69] Progesterone supplementation also reduces the frequency of preterm birth in pregnancies where there is a short cervix.[70] However, progesterone is not effective in all populations, as a study involving twin gestations failed to see any benefit.[71]
In preparation for childbirth, the woman's cervix shortens. Preterm cervical shortening is linked to preterm birth and can be detected by ultrasonography. Cervical cerclage is a surgical intervention that places a suture around the cervix to prevent its shortening and widening. Numerous studies have been performed to assess the value of cervical cerclage and the procedure appears helpful primarily for women with a short cervix and a history of preterm birth.[70][72] Instead of a prophylactic cerclage, women at risk can be monitored during pregnancy by sonography, and when shortening of the cervix is observed, the cerclage can be performed.[51]
The shorter the term of pregnancy, the greater the risks of mortality and morbidity for the baby primarily due to the related prematurity. Preterm-premature babies have an increased risk of death in the first year of life (infant mortality), with most of that occurring in the first month of life (neonatal mortality). Worldwide, prematurity accounts for 10% of neonatal mortality, or around 500,000 deaths per year.[73] In the U.S. where many infections and other causes of neonatal death have been markedly reduced, prematurity is the leading cause of neonatal mortality at 25%.[74] Prematurely born infants are also at greater risk for having subsequent serious chronic health problems as discussed below.
The earliest gestational age at which the infant has at least a 50% chance of survival is referred to as the limit of viability. As NICU care has improved over the last 40 years, viability has reduced to approximately 24 weeks,[75][76] although rare survivors have been documented as early as 21 weeks.[77] This date is controversial, as gestation in the case reported was measured from the known date of conception (by IVF) rather than, as usual, the date of the mother's last menstrual period, making gestation appear two weeks less than if calculated by the conventional method in this case.[78] As risk of brain damage and developmental delay is significant at that threshold even if the infant survives, there are ethical controversies over the aggressiveness of the care rendered to such infants. The limit of viability has also become a factor in the abortion debate.[79]
Preterm infants usually show physical signs of prematurity in reverse proportion to the gestational age. As a result they are at risk for numerous medical problems affecting different organ systems.
Children born preterm are more likely to have white matter brain abnormalities early on causing higher risks of cognitive dysfunction.[82] White matter connectivity between the frontal and posterior brain regions are critical in learning to identify patterns in language.[82] Preterm children are at a greater risk for having poor connectivity between these areas leading to learning disabilities.[83]
Cardiovascular complications may arise from the failure of the ductus arteriosus to close after birth: patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).
A study of 241 on children born between 22 and 25 weeks who were currently at school age found that 46 percent had severe or moderate disabilities such as cerebral palsy, vision or hearing loss and learning problems. 34 percent were mildly disabled and 20 percent had no disabilities, while 12 percent had disabling cerebral palsy.[84][85]
Tertiary interventions are aimed at women who are about to go into preterm labor, or rupture the membranes or bleed preterm. The use of the fibronectin test and ultrasonography improves the diagnostic accuracy and reduces false-positive diagnosis. While treatments to arrest early labor where there is progressive cervical dilatation and effacement will not be effective to gain sufficient time to allow the fetus to grow and mature further, it may defer delivery sufficiently to allow the mother to be brought to a specialized center that is equipped and staffed to handle preterm deliveries.[86] Centers for the care of women with preterm delivery are usually staffed by maternal-fetal specialists and highly trained staff and linked to neonatal intensive care units. In a hospital setting women are hydrated via intravenous infusion (as dehydration can lead to premature uterine contractions[citation needed]).
Severely premature infants may have underdeveloped lungs, because they are not yet producing their own surfactant. This can lead directly to respiratory distress syndrome, also called hyaline membrane disease, in the neonate. To try to reduce the risk of this outcome, pregnant mothers with threatened premature delivery prior to 34 weeks are often administered at least one course of glucocorticoids, a steroid that crosses the placental barrier and stimulates the production of surfactant in the lungs of the fetus. Typical glucocorticoids that would be administered in this context are betamethasone or dexamethasone, often when the fetus has reached viability at 23 weeks. In cases where premature birth is imminent, a second "rescue" course of steroids may be administered 12 to 24 hours before the anticipated birth. There is no research consensus on the efficacy and side-effects of a second course of steroids, but the consequences of RDS are so severe that a second course is often viewed as worth the risk. Beside reducing respiratory distress, other neonatal complications are reduced by the use of glucocorticosteroids, namely intraventricular haemorrhage, necrotising enterocolitis, and patent ductus arteriosus.[87]
Despite being used for over 50 years to treat respiratory distress syndrome, glucocorticosteroid therapy is still controversial. Much of this concern is based on when these steroids should be administered (i.e. prenatally or postnatally) or for how long (i.e. acutely or chronically). For instance, clinical research conducted in 2004 has shown that the postnatal administration of dexamethasone can lead to permanent neuromotor and cognitive deficits.[88] This has led to a drastic reduction in the postnatal use of glucocorticosteroids in prematurely born infants. In addition, a recent large scale study has found that a second "rescue" dose of betamethasone prenatally does not improve preterm birth outcomes and leads to decreased weight, length, and head circumference.[89] Other side effects of corticosteroids are diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, inhibition of growth, hypertension, cognitive problems, anxiety, depression, gastritis, and colitis. Finally, a single study on animals has shown that a single exposure to these same drugs during brain development causes rapid brain degeneration.[90][91] Despite these concerns, there is a consensus that the benefits of a single regimen of prenatal glucocorticosteroids vastly outweigh the potential risks.[92]
The routine administration of antibiotics to all women with threatened preterm labor reduces the risk of the baby to get infected with group B streptococcus and has been shown to reduce related mortality rates.[93]
A number of medications may be useful to delay delivery including: NSAIDs, calcium channel blockers, beta mimetics, and atosiban.[94] Tocolysis rarely delays delivery beyond 24–48 hours.[5] This delay however may be sufficient to allow the pregnant women to be transferred to a center specialized for management of preterm deliveries and give administered corticosteroids the possibility to reduce neonatal organ immaturity. Meta-analyses indicate that calcium-channel blockers and an oxytocin antagonist can delay delivery by 2–7 days, and β2-agonist drugs delay by 48 hours but carry more side effects.[51][95] Magnesium sulfate does not appear to be useful and may be harmful when used for this purpose.[96]
When membranes rupture prematurely, obstetrical management looks for development of labor and signs of infection. Administration of corticosteroids is indicated prior to 32 weeks gestation. Prophylactic antibiotic administration has been shown to prolong pregnancy and reduced neonatal morbidity with rupture of membranes at less than 34 weeks.[97] Because of concern about necrotizing enterocolitis, amoxicillin or erythromycin has been recommended, but not amoxicillin + clavulanic acid (co-amoxiclav).[97]
The routine use of cesarean section for early delivery of infants expected to have very low birth weight is controversial,[51] and a decision concerning the route and time of delivery probably needs to be made on a case by case basis.
After delivery, plastic wraps or warm mattresses are useful to keep the infant warm on their way to the NICU.[98] In developed countries premature infants are usually cared for in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The physicians who specialize in the care of very sick or premature babies are known as neonatologists. In the NICU, premature babies are kept under radiant warmers or in incubators (also called isolettes), which are bassinets enclosed in plastic with climate control equipment designed to keep them warm and limit their exposure to germs. Modern neonatal intensive care involves sophisticated measurement of temperature, respiration, cardiac function, oxygenation, and brain activity. Treatments may include fluids and nutrition through intravenous catheters, oxygen supplementation, mechanical ventilation support, and medications. In developing countries where advanced equipment and even electricity may not be available or reliable, simple measures such as kangaroo care (skin to skin warming), encouraging breastfeeding, and basic infection control measures can significantly reduce preterm morbidity and mortality. Bili lights may also be used to treat newborn jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia). Prophylactic treatments are also used to care for preterm infants. For example, indomethacin (a prostaglandin inhibitor) is commonly used to help with the closure of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). A recent study on extremely premature infants (23–24 weeks) treated prophylactically with indomethacin within 6 hours of life showed a relative risk reduction (RRR) of developing symptomatic PDA (bounding pulses, wide pulse pressure, pulmonary congestion) to be 100% when compared to infants who were not given indomethacin until ductus-related signs were observed. In addition, infants treated prophylactically also showed a 50% RRR of severe intraventricular hemorrhage and 100% RRR of other major complications (pulmonary hemorrhage, intestinal perforation, etc.) when compared to the patient controls.[99]
In a 2012 policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended feeding preterm infants human milk, finding "significant short- and long-term beneficial effects," including lower rates of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). [100]
Many children will adjust well during childhood and adolescence,[101] although disability is more likely nearer the limits of viability. A large study followed children born between 22 and 25 weeks until the age of 6 years old. Of these children, 46 percent had moderate to severe disabilities such as cerebral palsy, vision or hearing loss and learning disabilities, 34 percent had mild disabilities, and 20 percent had no disabilities. 12 percent had disabling cerebral palsy.[85] As survival has improved, the focus of interventions directed at the newborn has shifted to reduce long-term disabilities, particularly those related to brain injury.[101] Some of the complications related to prematurity may not be apparent until years after the birth. A long-term study demonstrated that the risks of medical and social disabilities extend into adulthood and are higher with decreasing gestational age at birth and include cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, disorders of psychological development, behavior, and emotion, disabilities of vision and hearing, and epilepsy.[102] Standard intelligence tests showed that 41 percent of children born between 22 and 25 weeks had moderate or severe learning disabilities when compared to the test scores of a group of similar classmates who were born at full-term.[85] It is also shown that higher levels of education were less likely to be obtained with decreasing gestational age at birth.[102] People born prematurely may be more susceptible to developing depression as teenagers.[103] Some of these problems can be described as being within the executive domain and have been speculated to arise due to decreased myelinization of the frontal lobes.[104] Studies of people born premature and investigated later with MRI brain imaging, demonstrate qualitative anomalies of brain structure and grey matter deficits within temporal lobe structures and the cerebellum that persist into adolescence.[105] Throughout life they are more likely to require services provided by physical therapists, occupational therapists, or speech therapists.[101]
In Europe and many developed countries the preterm birth rate is generally 5–9%, and in the USA it has even risen to 12–13% in the last decades.[1] Three obstetric events precede preterm birth: spontaneous preterm births are the 40–45% preterm births that follow preterm labor and the 25–30% preterm births after premature rupture of membranes. The remainder (30–35%) are preterm births that are induced for obstetrical reasons; obstetricians may have to deliver the baby preterm because of a deteriorating intrauterine environment (i.e. infection, intrauterine growth retardation) or significant endangerment of the maternal health (i.e. preeclampsia, cancer). By gestational age, 5% of preterm births occur at less than 28 weeks (extreme prematurity), 15% at 28–31 weeks (severe prematurity), 20% at 32–33 weeks (moderate prematurity), and 60–70% at 34–36 weeks (late preterm).[1]
As weight is easier to determine than gestational age, the World Health Organization tracks rates of low birth weight (< 2,500 grams), which occurred in 16.5 percent of births in less developed regions in 2000.[107] It is estimated that one-third of these low birth weight deliveries are due to preterm delivery. Weight generally correlates to gestational age, however, infants may be underweight for other reasons than a preterm delivery. Neonates of low birth weight (LBW) have a birth weight of less than 2500 g (5 lb 8 oz) and are mostly but not exclusively preterm babies as they also include small for gestational age (SGA) babies. Weight-based classification further recognizes Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) which is less than 1500 g, and Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) which is less than 1000 g.[108] Almost all neonates in these latter two groups are born preterm.
Preterm birth is a significant cost factor in healthcare, not even considering the expenses of long-term care for individuals with disabilities due to preterm birth. A 2003 study in the US determined neonatal costs to be $224,400 for a newborn at 500–700 g versus $1,000 at over 3,000 g. The costs increase exponentially with decreasing gestational age and weight.[109] The 2007 Institute of Medicine report Preterm Birth [110] found that the 550,000 preemies born each year in the U.S. run up about $26 billion in annual costs, mostly related to care in NICUs, but the real tab may top $50 billion.[111]
James Elgin Gill (born on 20 May 1987 in Ottawa, Canada) was the earliest premature baby in the world. He was 128 days premature (21 weeks and 5 days gestation) and weighed 1 pound 6 ounces (624 g). He survived and is quite healthy.[112][113]
Amillia Taylor is also often cited as the most premature baby.[114] She was born on 24 October 2006 in Miami, Florida, at 21 weeks and 6 days gestation.[115] This report has created some confusion as her gestation was measured from the date of conception (through in vitro fertilization) rather than the date of her mother's last menstrual period making her appear 2 weeks younger than if gestation was calculated by the more common method.[103] At birth, she was 9 inches (22.9 cm) long and weighed 10 ounces (283 grams).[114] She suffered digestive and respiratory problems, together with a brain hemorrhage. She was discharged from the Baptist Children's Hospital on 20 February 2007.[114]
The record for the smallest premature baby to survive was held for some time by Madeline Mann, who was born at 26 weeks weighing 9.9 oz (280 g) and 9.5 inches (24.1 cm) long.[116] This record was broken in September 2004 by Rumaisa Rahman, who was born in the same hospital[117] at 25 weeks gestation. At birth, she was eight inches (20 cm) long and weighed 244 grams (8.6 ounces). Her twin sister was also a small baby, weighing 563 grams (1 pound 4 ounces) at birth. During pregnancy their mother had suffered from pre-eclampsia, which causes dangerously high blood pressure putting the baby into distress and requiring birth by caesarean section. The larger twin left the hospital at the end of December, while the smaller remained there until 10 February 2005 by which time her weight had increased to 1.18 kg (2.6 lb).[118] Generally healthy, the twins had to undergo laser eye surgery to correct vision problems, a common occurrence among premature babies.
There has been a significant achievement by doctors in Lucknow, a small town in India where Mrs. Saher Elahi gave birth to premature twins in the 23rd week of gestation on 4 January 2008, Baby A weighed 700 grams wherein Baby B weighed only 650 grams, Baby A passed away after 4 days wherein Baby B is extremely healthy & normal without any complications, he has been named Abdullah Amir Elahi. Abdullah had to be on ventilator support for almost 45 days & graduated from NICU after more than 4 months of turbulent stay in NICU, Vivekanand polyclinic Lucknow. Abdullah Amir Elahi was discharged from the hospital on 12 May 2008. Abdullah Amir Elahi is termed as youngest surviving premature in India.
The autistic savant Derek Paravicini was born at 25 weeks. The oxygen therapy given during his time in a neonatal intensive care unit rendered him blind and affected his developing brain, resulting in his severe learning disability. Furthermore Paravicini developed autism. However, he also has absolute pitch and highly developed musical abilities.
The world's smallest premature boy to survive was born in February 2009 at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jonathon Whitehill was born at 25 weeks gestation with a weight of 310 grams (10.9 ounces). He was hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for five months, and then discharged.[119]
Historical figures who were born prematurely include Johannes Kepler (born in 1571 at 7 months gestation), Isaac Newton (born in 1642, small enough to fit into a quart mug, according to his mother), Winston Churchill (born in 1874 at 7 months gestation), and Anna Pavlova (born in 1885 at 7 months gestation).[120]
The transformation of medical care means that extremely premature and very ill babies have better chances of survival than ever before. But it is difficult to predict which babies will die and which will live, though possibly with severe disabilities. As a consequence, families and health professionals have to make complex decisions about how much intervention is necessary or justifiable.
The most difficult decisions are about whether or not to resuscitate a premature baby and admit him or her to neonatal intensive care, or whether to withdraw intensive care and give the child palliative care.
This is discussed at great length in a report "Critical care decisions in fetal and neonatal medicine: ethical issues"[121] produced by the London-based Nuffield Council for Bioethics.
In the UK, the debate regarding resuscitation of babies born at 23 weeks was highlighted by Dr Daphne Austin, an NHS official who advised local health authorities on how to spend their budgets in 2011. She argued that babies born at 23 weeks should not be resuscitated because their chances of surviving are so slim and that there is sufficient evidence that keeping the babies alive can, according to her view, do more harm than good. [122] UK practice follows the Nuffield council on bioethics guidance on neonatal medicine. It states that medics should not attempt to resuscitate babies born before 22 weeks, as in would not be in the best interests of the child. From 22 to 23 weeks standard practice should be not to resuscitate the baby for the same reason. From 24 weeks babies should be offered full intensive care and support from birth. From 23 to 24 weeks is a grey area and individual circumstances make it difficult to apply generalised standards, resuscitation may or may not be appropriate.[123]
As a result of this decision, when Sarah Capewell gave live birth at 21 weeks 5 days gestation, her son was denied treatment, and died within two hours of birth. According to the mother, he was breathing unaided, had a strong heartbeat, and was moving his arms and legs. If he had been born two days later he might have received treatment. This took place at James Paget Hospital in Gorleston, Norfolk, in October 2008. [124]
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At Stanford: One of the team's most experienced players on the defensive line, Louis has shown the ability to make plays and be an effective rush end ... He will once again be looked upon to put pressure on the quarterback and be one of the team leaders on defense ... Fifth-year senior who started eight games a year ago ... A native of Toronto, Canada, he redshirted as a true freshman in 1999, played sparingly in 2000, started one game and played in all 12 in 2001 and moved into the starting lineup in 2002 ... 2003 could be the year he emerges as one of the conference's most dynamic defensive ends.
The 2002 Season: Moved into the starting lineup in game No. 4 at Notre Dame and started the remaining eight games of the season at defensive end ... Led all defensive lineman with 29 total tackles ... Also had 5.5 tackles for loss, one quarterback sack, one pass break up and one fumble recovery ... In the second game of the season against San Jose State, he had four tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one sack and a fumble recovery ... Season high six tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss vs. Washington State ... Had five tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss against Oregon State ... Named First-Team Academic All-Pac-10.
The 2001 Season: Enjoyed an outstanding season as a reserve defensive end ... Received extensive playing time because of injuries on the defensive line ... He started one game (Nov. 10 at Arizona) and played in all 12 while earning his first varsity letter ... Very active lineman who made some big plays for the Cardinal ... Had 13 total tackles, two tackles-for-loss, 0.5 sacks, two interceptions, one fumble recovery and one forced fumble ... His first career interception came against UCLA and quarterback Scott McEwan ... It led to a Cardinal field goal ... His second interception came in the regular season finale vs. San Jose State and led to a Cardinal touchdown ... Registered a forced fumble at Arizona, which led to a Stanford field goal, and had a fumble recovery at Washington ... In his only start of the season at Arizona, he had four tackles and one forced fumble ... Named Honorable Mention Academic All-Pac-10
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In High School: A SuperPrep All-Farwest selection and a member of Max Emfinger's "Bluechip" list as one of the nation's top recruits ... Like teammate Kerry Carter, his senior season was cut short due to a teacher's strike in Canada ... Despite the strike, still managed to earn All-America status from PrepStar Magazine and was named All-Northwest by SuperPrep ... Rated as the number two high school football player in Canada ... PrepStar ranked him as the #2 defensive lineman in the Midwest ... A two-time Toronto Star "All-Star" selection ... Also played basketball ... President of his high school's Boys Athletic Association ... Named an Ontario Scholar
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One year following the launch of the Global Plan towards the elimination of new HIV infections among children by 2015 and keeping their mothers alive, two-thirds of the 22 focus countries are showing good progress towards meeting their targets.
UNAIDS timed its Progress Report on the Global Plan to coincide with the International AIDS Conference, held in Washington, DC, between 22-27 July 2012. UNAIDS reported an optimistic trend in the implementation of this comprehensive strategy to benefit pregnant women and children living with or affected by HIV and AIDS. The Plan was launched in June 2011, and aims to reduce the number of children infected by HIV by 90% by 2015 and to reduce pregnancy-related deaths among women with HIV by 50%.
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Priszm Income Fund was granted court protection from creditors under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act on Thursday as part of a plan to assist in the sale of its fast food restaurants.
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Priszm Income Fund was granted court protection from creditors under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act on Thursday as part of a plan to assist in the sale of its fast food restaurants.
Hammered by falling sales and little prospect of improvement in the traditionally weak first half of the year, the fund had been struggling with its debt before it sought a court-supervised restructuring.
"The KFC and Taco Bell brands experienced significant same-store sales declines in 2009, 2010 and the first quarter of 2011," the company said in a court filing.
The income trust delayed a $46.6-million sale of 231 KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut restaurants in Ontario and British Columbia to Soul Restaurants Canada Inc. earlier this year because certain conditions had not been satisfied. The cash from the sale was going to be used in part to help pay for franchise upgrade requirements and other needs.
Priszm said Thursday it has received a number of expressions of interest for its remaining restaurants.
"The company is in the process of reviewing these offers and will be negotiating with the potential acquirers in order to maximize recovery for the company's stakeholders and provide for a going concern solution for the business," Priszm said in statement.
The Toronto Stock Exchange suspended trading in the fund's units and convertible unsecured subordinated debentures and started a review to delist the fund from the exchange.
The units last traded for eight cents on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
The fund holds a 60 per cent interest in Priszm Limited Partnership, which owns and operates more than 400 KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut restaurants in seven provinces across Canada with 6,500 employees.
Court protection from creditors, the company said, will allow for operations to continue uninterrupted during the restructuring. The company's existing secured lenders have agreed to provide up to US$3 million in additional financing during the court-supervised process. Chief financial officer Deborah Papernick will serve as chief restructuring officer.
Priszm tried to increase profitability in 2010 when it closed nine restaurants and worked to reduce food waste and increase productivity. The company had also hired investment banking firm Canaccord Genuity to help restructure its debt.
Canaccord Genuity contacted 74 groups, however challenging credit markets and a lack of agreement on certain business issues resulted in no deal, the company said.
Priszm and its related companies had about $98.8 million in short and long-term debt and $39.1 million in accrued and unpaid liabilities at March 30.
Yum Restaurants Canada is the franchisor of the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands in Canada.
"The CCAA process gives Priszm protection to restructure its business and ultimately, that will be positive for the brands in Canada," Sabir Sami, says Yum Restaurants International's general manager for Canada.
Priszm withheld a $975,000 interest payment on its $30-million convertible debenture at the end of last year.
Priszm said it is in default in its obligation to complete upgrades to a number restaurants as required under the franchise agreement and did not pay a franchise renewal fee due on Aug. 10, 2010.
The company has also not paid a continuing fee due under its franchise agreement since December.
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We have 2 adjacent villas so please check both calendars for availability (accessible under my profile).
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Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
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Breakfast is provided.
The listing can accommodate a gathering of 25 or more attendees
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Beautifully furnished, Fully Air Conditioned 2 bed 2 bath home nestled on a quiet private and secure street all in the heart of Seminyak's most desirable Oberoi location.
Enjoy all the charm of the local culture as well as all the modern amenities needed for a great vacation, including unlimited WIFI, TV and DVD, free parking space, Daily maid service, pool and garden maintenance and linen service.
Walk to all of Seminyak's most desirable Shops, Boutiques and Restaurants including Ku De Ta and Cafe Bali and Mama San. Minutes away from several beaches including Ku De Ta Beach, Potato Head Beach Club, W Hotel and Double Six Beach all boasting Bali's world famous sunsets. Plenty of entertainment for you to choose in this area.
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Eric was a great host, and the villa was amazing. Great location (about 5 minute walk to Seminyak square, but still very quiet), great cleaning staff, pictures on airbnb are very accurate. Would definitely recommend to friends and would stay again if we are ever back in Seminyak.
We had a lovely time at Eric's villa. Eric was a great host and he helped us everytime we needed. Eric is very friendly and relaxed so we felt like at home. The villa is beautiful and the pool really nice. The location is great as even though is so close to restaurants and bars , it is very quiet and peaceful.
I really recommend this accommodation.
Location is good, villa is spacious, pool and garden are good, aircon units in the bedrooms function well, don't smell (a common issue in the tropics) and are quiet. We had an issue with the water pump/heater failing, which was fixed on the day it was reported. However, the following issues existed with property which left us with a negative view of this property, and significantly impacted our stay:
1. Dirt and grime had built up over a long period (months I would guess) which needed immediate attention. On the day I arrived (Sat night) I was told the soonest this could be looked at was Monday. I cleaned myself as I wasn't prepared to wait and the condition of the villa wasn't acceptable: a. Grime had built up on the wooden dining room table and chairs so they were nearly black in parts. Passing a cloth over a chair back came up very dirty. I needed to thoroughly clean before I could use. b. Grime on wicker sofa backs and arms from people's hands. Was sticky as a result. Similar with coffee table. c. Bannisters on the stairs the same, a thick layer of dirt needed cleaning off. d. Bathrooms needed a deep clean.
2. Maintenance issues: a. Some of the bed linen was very old, worn out. Pillowcases frayed and coming un-stitched. Hole in bottom sheet. b. General maintenance issue: screws coming loose on door fittings, tap fittings loose in sinks, bathroom shower head wall fitting coming loose.
The villa absolutely checks with the photos on the site. The villa is well equipped; the only thing we really lacked was a washing machine. Cleaning was everyday, they came at between 1 and 5 p.m., so it was really comfortable for us, because at that period we were on the beach. I would note only one downside to the villa, on the second floor in a bedroom and bathroom there were many mosquitos during nights (we bought all the necessary stuff in a mini market, but nothing could protect us). Fortunately it was just 2 of us, so we could sleep on the first floor. Perfect value for the money. Personally I carried out a survey within the villas near Eric's one, and found out that the prices were at least twice as high. The only negative aspect I would share was regarding the security on the villa. The villa is located on a small street that parallels Oberoi Street, where the main part of the gaieties of the city was. The street is closed from one side (it is a plus for sure). All the villas on the street are fenced with high walls, some of them are still under construction, so nobody lives there, some of them are a part of a villa complex and have their own security. The street is partially without outdoor lightning. When we had arrived, Eric gently alerted us, that there were many thefts, robberies and other crimes in Bali recently. So, he asked us to close the doors every time, put everything in a locker, leave keys inside keyholes (to prevent opening with a flat bar from outside) and do not leave valuable goods in visible places, because bad Balinese guys could break into premises and steal something! And it happened in other villas in Bali some times. It was the 2 of us at the villa and it was our honeymoon, but frankly speaking, over night and all the time when we were coming back home turned out to be hard and nervous time for me. I was trying not to show my wife that there were some risks, cause she doesn't speak English and she did not understand our householder's words. So she was ok. I know that on the one hand it was really honest to tell us what he said, but on the other hand, when you hear the notices like that and realize that the only thing which divides you from the street is a cardboard door, you will never stay calm anymore. Logically, I could not fall on sleep for a long time during the nights, one night I heard steps (I was really sure that someone was there, but nothing happened) on the second floor! and in generally I was forced to be on watch. So, frankly, I would not recommend rent a villa without any certain security in Bali to anyone. As for me, if you do not want to spoil your holidays,...
Eric is a fantastic host! He gave us a thorough tour upon arrival and made sure that we had everything that we needed. The villa was great and we would definitely stay here again. Location is perfect as the villa is so central and it is amidst all of the great restaurant and shops.
Eric was very attentive and welcoming host! Property was spacious an the pool was fab! Cleaners came daily and left the place spotless. Close to all the action. Would stay again and recommend to friends!
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by Anna
These just don't grip on my washing line. They just slide together and my washing does not dry.
Published 03 03 2015
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"No grip
by Jane
I bought four packets of these pegs, I use them on my old fashion rope line and they are perfect. However, when used on my rotary line (like they sell in Lakeland) the pegs unfortunately slide along the line. I only use them to hang say polyester shirts and this is very annoying.
Published 06 02 2015
by Carol
I have been looking for some pegs that not only gripped the washing but gripped the clothes line as well. These work beautifully. I will be buying some more and throwing my old ones.
Published 15 12 2014
"Simply the best
by EC
"These pegs are great!
by Natascha
It's silly but these pegs actually put a smile on my face! Great, cheerful colours and they work really well, leaving no dents or marks on clothes. Definitely recommended.
Published 03 03 2014
by Roman
I know, I know. How can one get so excited over pegs, right? But these are the best I have ever had. Bought two sets a month ago and now bought another two sets and binned all my other pegs. These are extremely easy to use and look great :-)
Published 30 07 2013
"best pegs ever
by Lisa
Have to say these are the best pegs I have ever used! You will not be disappointed! And lovely bright and colourful! X x new to co-ordinate with another Lakeland peg bag !
Published 23 05 2013
"Best pegs ever!
by Nicola
I have actually binned all other pegs after getting a bag of these last year, I have them in all colours now. They are great, we live in a kind of wind tunnel & I used to loose washing with other pegs, not with these ones nothings ever become detached from the line, truly a marvellous peg.
Published 08 05 2013
"Great pegs!
by Elizabeth
I really enjoy hanging out the washing with these soft pegs, I've never had any problems with washing blowing off the line, especially if you combine with the big pegs for towels.
Published 30 03 2013
"Pegs in Malta
by RITA AZZOPARDI
With all the sun we have all year through in Malta, I though the pegs will not make a good job, but to my surprise they did and they don't leave marks on clothes which is very hard due to the warm weather. Very good job. I,m sure I'll buy some more.
Published 25 03 2013
"Cute pegs
by Windy
They are very strong, hopefully it will last for ages because they are very pretty.
Published 04 02 2013
"Love these!
by Mrs SAHOTA
Cute colourful little pegs. They grip clothes really well and there's no snapping in half like the normal pegs. I have purchased three packs and have to say they are the best pegs I have ever had!
Published 08 10 2012
"Not for me.
by PAMELA
Sorry to say i am not happy with these pegs, they do not like my washing line at all they move along the line with the wind even very light wind. Sorry Lakeland.
Published 12 09 2012
A note from the team: We're sorry that you've been disappointed with these pegs and will be in touch soon to help.
"Perfect pegs!
by Judith
Like most other reviewers, I have found these to be the best pegs I have ever used! I bought them as soon as they appeared in the catalogue (however many years ago that was) and they are as good as ever. They do not leave a mark on my clothes and they only seem to slide along the washing line in a gale-force wind! I have just bought a pack of each of the 'bright' colour and the 'summer' colour so that I can consign most of my boring wooden pegs to the bin!
Published 09 08 2012
"Unbelievable product
by Mrs McClure
Just got my delivery today and can i say, ive never seen pegs like this! Such nice looking and easy manageable pegs that hold large washing. Cannot recommend them enough. Go buy yourself 100. You will not regret it!
Published 30 07 2012
This review is for an older version of this product
"Best on the market
by Mark
I bought some more last week to replace the previous ones bought 7 years ago - For 2 years of that, while running a B&B so they were used every day. They were left on the line permanently all year round. They are still fine but discoloured - entirely my fault. The only reason I bought new ones is because a bought a Brabantia Wallfix dryer and decided to get some new pegs for it. The larger ones are great for heavy stuff. Just to add that in the meantime I tried quite a few other ones. All ended up on the floor or broken except the Lakeland ones.
Published 24 07 2012
A note from the team: Thanks for placing your review.
"such a shame
by E
Although these are nice bright pegs for washing day i am disappointed that that is all they are, when the washing is on the line with these pegs the washing can be moved along easily which is no use at all as they are supposed to grip the washing, the times i have gone out and found washing on the ground. I bought cheap ones from the supermarket last week And they are great as they grip the washing firmly and do not move along the line. Mrs E Dunlop
Published 18 04 2012
A note from the team: Thank you for placing your review. We're sorry to hear the pegs are not performing how they should and will be in touch soon.
by samantha
they do the job brilliantly, hardly any sliding along the line, nothing has blown off the line yet even in high winds and no marks. Lovely colours too!
Published 17 04 2012
"Best Pegs I have Ever Used
by Mrs Hobden
These pegs are amazing. Even when left outside in the rain. Another great buy.
Published 10 04 2012
"Soft grip pegs
by H
I would just like to say that these pegs are simply the best I've ever had. I have tried many different sorts in my time, but when I hang washing, these are the ones I always go for first. They are well worth the money. The nice thing about them is that you can hang T-shirts, jumpers and delicates that normal pegs leave horrid marks on, but these pegs will leave virtually no mark at all. I have come back for more and bought them as presents for relations.
Published 29 03 2012


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