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This may piss most of you off, but seriously if you are not past your due date and there is nothing medically wrong, why are you trying to naturally (or unnaturally) induce? Let that baby cook till the due date at least!
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you ladies are all so crabby... here's an idea lets all go on a jog with some rasberry leaf tea, a scoop of cinnomon, and maybe then we can come up with a reason to explain ourselves to someone we dont know lol
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My induction wasn't scheduled until 3 days after my due date. Do they really induce before the due date if there are no complications???
"I don't understand, is there a gas leak in here."
Because my last baby came so fast that she was born on the bathroom floor at home, delivered by paramedics. I was induced, by choice and for no other reason, today at 39 weeks and 3 days, and everything went smoothly. Perfect little 8 lb 7 oz girl. 4 days from my EDD, and I can def tell you the outcome this time was MUCH better than it was last time. Thanks for your concern though.
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I've been quoted in HuffPo, so just take me at my word.
wow OP really hit it on the head saying she might piss some people off lol
people people you need to read the all the comments before posting...she said later on " i guess your right, their bodies and their healthy babies, none of my business".....
Everyone should try and induce today because the 29th of March is the best day to be born!
Sorry...its my 30th birthday and i'm stuck at work. I just wanted him not to share a birthday with me.. he can come anytime he wants now.
I do think wanting to induce before 38 weeks 'just because' is strange. Impatience is not a good reason! wait for your baby to cook.
and I know a bunch of people are going to say " I had a medical reason!!" - read what I wrote i'm not talking about people with a reason other than being impatient!
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As my doctor said... if the baby and your body aren't ready you can try all you want with sex, food, accupressure, etc and all you will be is full, relaxed and happy. It's not gonna happen unless it's ready to happen. If people choose to try natural induction methods, even if it's before their EDD, they aren't hurting anything and it probably won't work anyway, so let them try if it makes them feel better!!
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Well, sometimes it IS for the better. Remember, a "due date" is the average date a woman who conceived on a particular date will give birth. In reality, "full term" is anywhere from three weeks before the 'due date' to three weeks after. There's really a six week window there, if you think about it. That's why at 37 weeks, the baby is called "full term"
In my case, I'm attempting to get the process started naturally, using things like primrose oil and red raspberry leaf tea. I'm doing so on the advice of my midwife, because my baby has constantly measured two or three weeks bigger than my dates indicate. My mother consistantly delivered her children three weeks early. My husband was also born three weeks early. And at 36 weeks and four days, my cervix is not softening or ripening. My midwife is worried that if I go to 40 weeks, he will be much too large for me to give birth naturally, and she doesn't believe in medically inducing because she says that a body will give birth to a big baby better when that body is ready to give birth to a big baby - induction will mean a more painful labor for an extra large baby.
The translation is, for the baby's health, for the sake of my body and for an easier delivery, it would be better if I give birth as close to 37 weeks as possible. Since my midwife won't do a medical induction, I am attempting all of the hints to try to get my body ready for an earlier delivery, more naturally. It isn't about being selfish or wanting it over with. I'm thinking about my safety and the health of my baby.
I hope that answers your question.
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 You hear the words "visibility" and "transparency" a lot when people talk about corporations and the information that they need to share with regulators and stakeholders. But the words "privacy" and "security" are heard just as often. So finance teams in big companies need to be extremely careful about exactly what information they disclose, when they disclose it and to whom.

 In recent years especially, there has been a daunting array of new reporting requirements from regulatory bodies in the U.S. and the European Union. One of the most important of these is the requirement that financial reports be formatted with "tags" for Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL). As a result of all this, many companies are struggling with the volume and complexity of their external financial reporting. But fortunately, there's an IBM solution that makes the whole process a lot easier.

 IBM Cognos Disclosure Management is a reporting solution that lets finance teams collect enterprise data and merge it with narrative analysis in a secure, controlled environment. That "narrative analysis" part is key, because this includes the commentary to financial reports that often receives close scrutiny from regulators and investors. Yet Cognos Disclosure Management is not just for external reporting. It's for any report that requires data, graphical representations of the data and narrative text depicting the data.

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This was excellent! Great food for a dreary, rainy day. The whole family loved this and my husband said it was 4 1/2 to 5 star recipe which really says something. This will be going in my keeper file. Thanks for another great recipe DinnerBelle! Made for PAC Spring 2013! Oh, I must add that I made the full recipe and we loved it so much that 5 of us ate it all! Hmmm...maybe it was TO GOOD, I planned to use this for lunch for the kids and myself tomorrow. :)
The whole family loved it! Great comfort food on a cold day.
Mine didn't really form a crust with the bread crumbs the way the recipe described. It just sort of soaked in. Maybe I'll try using more crumbs next time and see if that helps.
I made the full recipe, and so glad I did because now I have leftovers frozen for another quick meal in a couple weeks!
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This was excellent. I made 1/2 the recipe (I love that feature on Zaar, btw!!) My grocery store always has boneless, skinless chicken thighs - but not today. I used chicken breast instead. I also used the turkey sausage to save on fat grams. It seemed awfully salty to me, but that could have been the breadcrumbs.
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I am the huge Monk fan! I have every season on DVD, so I watch at least one episode of Monk every day (even though I have seen every episode)! I am responsible for making everyone I know Monk fans�mainly because I rave about how great Monk is, then I harass everyone to watch at least one episode. Of course, one episode is all anyone needs to get hooked.
I had never even heard of Monk until about a year and a half ago. That is because I don't really watch any TV. But one day I accompanied my fianc�e on a business trip, and I had nothing to do but watch television. Well, there happened to be a Monk Marathon on, and I was instantly hooked. After I saw the first episode I called my mother, sisters, and best friend to tell them to tune in. I still don't really watch television�except for Monk!
My favorite episode was "Mr. Monk and the Very, Very Old Man" because I always crack up when he and Stottlemeyer argue over the vacuuming. However, I think I am making "Mr. Monk Stays Up All Night" my other favorite episode. I can't help but cry when he realizes he can't sleep because he saw Trudy's eyes. Oh I even get choked up just typing that! His love for Trudy is so beautiful; it is my favorite aspect of the show.


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This profound guidebook reframes and expands the mission of building a global culture of peace. Going far beyond conventional techniques of conflict resolution, James O'Dea provides a holistic approach to peace work, covering its oft-ignored cultural, spiritual, and scientific dimensions while providing guidance suitable even for those who have never considered themselves peacebuilders. O'Dea is unique in his ability to integrate personal experience in the world's violent conflict zones with insights gathered from decades of work in social healing, human rights advocacy, and consciousness studies. Following in the footsteps of Gandhi and King, O'Dea keeps the dream of peace alive by teaching us how to dissolve old wounds and reconcile our differences. He strikes deep chords of optimism even as he shows us how to face the heart of darkness in conflict situations. His soulful but practical voice speaks universally to peace activists, mediators, negotiators, psychologists, educators, businesspeople, and clergy–and to "everyday" citizens. As James himself says, there is no such thing as an "average" human being–this book is a movement engaging you as the master of peacebuilding, guiding you to connect the integral aspects of inner and outer peace. 242 pages – Appendix & Resources -June 1, 2012 – Shift Books – More information at www.jamesodea.com
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Luc, brilliant photos here. I especially like the intro pic. Swakopmund is of course well known here in Germany. Have a lovely Sunday.
Unusual architecture featured in your first tip. The sandstorm in your opening pic looked pretty daunting--hope it didn't follow you very far in your travels!
Luc, the picture of the sandstorm looks spectacular. It was an odd experience to find this German architecture and atmosphere in this corner of the world.
Wow, that's quite a sandstorm. A little bit of Germany in Southern Africa is funny to see. Great pics of the people.
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Great photos! This is a spot that looks like it would be fun to visit!
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I am "just doing it" and getting back to doing some weight training. It is not my favorite thing to do, but I do know that it certainly goes along way to "toning" up. I used to be so faithful at starting every morning off with at least 15 minute... Read more
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I've been wanting a pair of sketchers shape-ups for a very long time. In Canada they are not inexpensive, so that has been the big hold back for me getting a pair. Friends have bought them and have enthused about how comfortable they are, I've w... Read more
Monday, February 14, 2011
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Valentine's Day, the most stressful day of the year! The pressure that is on the men folk of our lives is huge. Not sure why the pressure is not the same for women, but it isn't. The expectations that we place upon our men, the upset if those ex... Read more
Sunday, February 13, 2011
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As I was lying in bed last night, I suddenly realized that I had not posted this weeks new challenge. My mind was a complete blank on what to even come up with. So I did the best thing that I could, said a prayer and asked for guidance. This m... Read more
Saturday, February 12, 2011
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Did I sleep great last night or what! I had moved my monthly massage treatment from this morning to yesterday after work as my therapist wasn't going to be available today. What a great thing to do...I was so totally relaxed after my treatment... Read more
Friday, February 11, 2011
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Wow, did I have some very strange dreams last night. One of those nights that the dreams stay with you and really make you wonder what the message is. Dreams about relatives and none of them with their correct bodies! Very strange...I knew who t... Read more
Thursday, February 10, 2011
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I'm plugging along and slowly getting to where I am going. I'm back to consistently eating a healthy breakfast before heading out the door for work. I still find it hard to eat at the time of morning that most people are still sleeping, but it'... Read more
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
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We are just coming out of another cold snap and heading into a lovely warmer temperature period (at least for what's left of this week). Once again the streets will be icy. Warm during the day, freezing in the evenings and night. Crazy weather w... Read more
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
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A busy day at work yesterday. My selectors left me lots of work in my in basket as well as have sent me several carts through the email system. I will be busy for a few days, YAY!
It was nice to get back into a routine of sorts once again... Read more
Monday, February 07, 2011
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I woke up this morning this the song "Monday, Monday" running through my head. Weird!
Well holidays are over for a bit, so it's back to work today. I'm already looking forward to my next time off. In this case it will be Feb 21, as it's Family... Read more
Sunday, February 06, 2011
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I spent most of the day yesterday catching up on computer related things, I got the weekly challenge posted finally and now I'm ready to face the new week.
Not necessarily ready to head back to work tomorrow, but ready for the new week anyway.... Read more
Saturday, February 05, 2011
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Saturday, January 29, 2011
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It was so much fun finally being able to tell Garry what his surprise was. He is totally thrilled and ecstatic. Now the rush is on to get everything packed and ready to leave tomorrow morning bright and early. He has to work today, so most of t... Read more
Friday, January 28, 2011
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Yay, no more having to keep a secret! Today is Garry's birthday and this evening when the family if all gathered for dinner, the big surprise will be revealed. Thank goodness, keeping the secret has been harder than I thought it would be. Especi... Read more
Thursday, January 27, 2011
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Yay, our street is now partially cleared. The snow plows have been down the street and we are no longer in any danger of getting stuck in all the snow. The windrow is still down the middle of the street though, hopefully they will be by soon to ... Read more


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This distribution plan ("Plan") concerns the seven Fair Funds established pursuant to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's ("Commission") orders to house the disgorgement and civil penalties obtained as part of the Commission's settlements with the seven New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") specialist firms: Bear Wagner Specialists, LLC, Fleet Specialist, Inc. (now Banc of America Specialist, Inc.), LaBranche & Co. LLC, Spear, Leeds & Kellogg Specialists LLC, Van der Moolen Specialists USA, LLC, Performance Specialist Group LLC, and SIG Specialists, Inc. (together the "Specialist Firms"). In its orders, the Commission found that from at least 1999 to 2003, the Specialist Firms violated their basic obligation to serve public customer orders over their own proprietary interests.
The Specialist Firms had a general duty to match executable public customer or "agency" buy and sell orders and not to fill customer orders through trades from the firms' own account when those customer orders could be matched with other customer orders. Through various forms of improper conduct, the Specialist Firms violated this obligation by filling orders through proprietary trades rather than through other customer orders. The unlawful conduct took two basic forms: Specialist Firms would "interposition" by buying stock for the firm dealer's account from the customer sell order, and then filling the customer buy order by selling from the dealer account at a higher price - thus realizing a profit for the firm account. Alternatively, Specialist Firms would fill agency orders through a proprietary trade for the firm's account - and thereby improperly "trade ahead" of the other agency order. As a consequence, the customer order that was traded ahead of was disadvantaged by being executed at a price that was inferior to the price received by the dealer account. By engaging in these forms of unlawful conduct the Specialist Firms caused over $157 million in customer harm.The distribution plan has been approved by the SEC with modification for payment of post-judgment interest. The Order approving the plan is located on the SEC's website.
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Say What? Did you call me "Just a Mom?"mandycheney
When you see a mom in the grocery store battling it out with a screaming kid over a candy bar, what are your thoughts? Especially when she's got her hair in a pony tail, she's wearing her daily stretch pants and has a crying baby in her arms? Are you thinking she's a power horse that can change the world or are you thinking, Lady, control your kids already!?
I'll tell you what I'm thinking. I'm thinking, boy, I sure do know what that is like. That mother is deep in the trenches right now, just like me. I want to pat her on the back and say, "We can do this!"
Being a mom is hard. But that's not news to anyone. We all know that. And that's what's so baffling to me. We all know how important a mother's role is and how hard it is and so forth, so why are mothers still discounted sometimes in conversations? Have you stay-at-hom moms ever been asked what you do professionally? What do you say?
In a conversation the other day, my husband asked a new acquaintance of ours if she worked outside the home. She sheepishly replied, "Nope, I'm just a mom."
I wanted to smack her. But only to wake her up and tell her to say that a little differently and with a little more confidence, please!
I was touchy to that word "just" because I had recently experienced my own "just a mom" moment. And that's when I decided I wanted that word to be eliminated, at least in that context. No one is "just an" anything.
You know, being a mother does not require a fancy suit, stock ticker symbols or even a resume. It requires a selfless heart and working hands. It's a dirty job and one that is so incredibly rewarding. I'm proud to be a mother. I do see mothers as power horses that can change the world. Maybe that's what I'll say next time someone asks me what I do professionally…
"I'm a power horse that's changing the world…one kid at a time!"
I love all you mothers! Hope you take pride in what you do!
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Satellite came down to earth, so what happened? (photos, video)
Here in San Francisco, residents are glad that NASA's dead six-ton satellite finally came back to earth. (See the original article here: Falling satellite, what will happen in San Francisco? (photo))
Even more importantly, though, they are glad that it came down without incident, according to reports from NASA.
UARS reached earth allegedly somewhere over the Pacific Ocean, sometime between 11:23pm EDT and 1:09am, the agency tells press.
San Francisco residents, Wilma Dorsey, says "The exact spot of where the satellite landed isn't yet known, as far as I understand. But at least there have been no reports of injury or damage."
According to the news source, newser.com, the UARS craft likely disintegrated over a 500-mile path, according to the AP.
It's assumed in most top news stories coming out today that the pieces of the UARS--which was originally sent into space to monitor climate changes--fell into the ocean, and no reports of damage have as yet surfaced.
There have been several reports of fireballs having emerged, however, but a spokesperson for NASA turned to Twitter to complain about "a lot of hoax data and false info going viral," says news station, MSNBC.
Nevertheless, if San Franciscans, or anyone else for that matter, find any pieces of the decommissioned UARS, they are advised to call the police. They cannot try to sell the pieces of the fallen satellite on e-bay or keep it as a souvenir They would then be facing a stiff fine for possessing government property.
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The Minister's role is to ensure that the Department works towards building a stronger, healthier, happier and safer community through sport and recreation.
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Hon Mia Davies, MLA
Mia Davies was first elected to the State Parliament in 2008 as the Member for the Agricultural Region. In 2013 she made the transition from the Legislative Council to the Legislative Assembly, successfully contesting the electorate of Central Wheatbelt for The Nationals WA.
Since entering Parliament, Mia has taken a keen interest in regional health and education and has served as Deputy Chair of the Rural and Remote Education Advisory Committee and as a member of the Southern Inland Health Initiative. She served on the Legislative Council's Legislation Committee (2009 – 2012) and was elected to the position of Deputy Leader of Parliamentary National Party in Dec 2013, the first woman to serve in the role in the 100 year history of the Party.
Mia graduated from Murdoch University with a degree in Marketing and the media. Following this she lived overseas for two years before returning to Australia and taking on various policy and research roles for the Leader of the Parliamentary National Party, as an executive officer with the Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA and as a consultant.
With family links dating back almost 100 years, Mia has strong connections to the Wheatbelt. Her father's family were among the first settlers in Yorkrakine and her mother's family continue to farm in the district of West Arthur. Mia lives in the Avon Valley and remains passionate about the Wheatbelt, its people and future.
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What is CVS?Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is an antenatal test to confirm whether or not your baby has a particular genetic condition such as Down's syndrome. CVS can also test for other inherited conditions. A few examples are sickle cell anaemia, thalassaemia, and cystic fibrosis (BUPA 2012 , NHS Choices 2013a).
CVS isn't a routine test. It's only offered when other antenatal tests, or the parents' medical or family history, point to an increased risk (NHS Choices 2013a). If you've been offered a CVS test, it is your choice whether or not to go ahead with it. You do not have to take up the offer if you decide not to.
CVS is usually carried out between 11 weeks and 13 weeks of pregnancy (RCOG 2011).
During the test, your obstetrician will remove a tiny piece of the placenta. Most often this is done by inserting a fine needle through your tummy.
Sometimes, it is better to carry out the procedure though your cervix, using small forceps or a fine suction tube. It depends on the position of your placenta. Either way, your obstetrician will work with an ultrasound scan, so she can position the needle in the best place to get a sample (RCOG 2011, NHS Choices 2013b).
The sample is then sent to a laboratory for testing.
Why is CVS offered?There are two main types of antenatal tests: screening and diagnostic (NHS Scotland 2014). CVS is a diagnostic test. It offers more information than screening tests, which are offered to all pregnant women.
Screening tests pick up clues that your baby may have a particular condition. If an initial screening test suggests a higher risk, it may be followed by a diagnostic test, like CVS. CVS can tell you for sure whether or not your baby does have the condition. One example is a screening test for Down's syndrome, which is routinely offered to all pregnant women in most parts of the UK (NICE 2008, UKNSC 2012b).
If your initial screening results show a potentially higher risk of Down's syndrome, that's when you may be offered CVS to tell you either way (NHS Scotland 2014, UKNSC 2012a).
Your midwife or obstetrician will talk you through the pros and cons of the test, and you can ask as many questions as you need to. You can also ask to talk to a genetic specialist, so you can learn more about what the results may mean for your baby and your family (RCOG 2011).
Having a CVS test and waiting for the results is likely to be an anxious time. If you need someone to talk to, your midwife and your doctor are there to support you.
What happens during a CVS test?First, you'll have a scan to determine the position of the placenta. This will help your obstetrician to decide whether the sample should be taken through your tummy or your cervix.
Sample taken through your tummy (NHS Choices 2013b, RCOG 2011):
- Your obstetrician may offer you a local anaesthetic injection to numb your tummy.
- Your obstetrician will insert a thin needle through your tummy and into your womb (uterus), to reach the placenta. She will use the needle to extract a tiny bit of the placenta.
- Ultrasound is used to guide your obstetrician while she is taking the sample. She will work with a sonographer to view each step of the procedure via a screen.
The cells taken from the placenta are full of genetic information that can be analysed. The cells can also reveal whether you're having a boy or girl. If you don't want to know, say so before the procedure, as your obstetrician will discuss with you how you receive your results.
Sample taken through the cervix (NHS Choices 2013b, RCOG 2011):
- Your obstetrician will insert a speculum into your vagina, so she can see your cervix clearly.
- Again, your obstetrician will use ultrasound to guide the way.
- She will use a small forceps or very thin tube to remove a tiny sample of the placenta.
After the procedure
Your obstetrician and sonographer will check that all is well with your baby using ultrasound. The placenta sample is sent off to the laboratory.
Many women find CVS uncomfortable rather than painful, and they describe it as being similar to having period pains. If the sample is taken from your cervix, it may feel similar to having a smear test. But it's over relatively quickly.
Some women have a sore tummy afterwards. Although there's not a lot of evidence to suggest that paracetamol is an effective painkiller, some women find it helpful for easing their discomfort (NHS 2015, Moore et al 2015). Speak to your midwife or GP before taking any medication (NHS 2015).
Your obstetrician will advise you to rest after the test. It's a good idea to have someone with you to drive you home, or travel with you if you're using public transport.
Spend the rest of the day relaxing if you can. Catch up on TV, read or just doze.
Is CVS likely to cause a miscarriage?There is some risk of miscarriage, and this is one of the aspects to think about when you're considering whether to have the test.
Sadly, between one and two in every 100 women having CVS experience a miscarriage (RCOG 2011).
There is another genetic test that's done later in pregnancy, called amniocentesis. The miscarriage risk is lower with this test. About one woman in every 100 has a miscarriage after an amniocentesis (RCOG 2011). This test isn't offered before 15 weeks of pregnancy (RCOG 2011).
Rarely, CVS can cause a serious infection. This happens in about one in 1,000 cases (RCOG 2011).
What problems should I look out for after a CVS?You may have some cramping in your tummy and a slight loss of blood from your vagina in the first 24 hours after the test (NHS Choices 2013b, RCOG 2011). These are nearly always normal side-effects, but let your doctor or midwife know if you have them.
Call your midwife or doctor straight away if:
- you notice substantial bleeding or clear fluid leaking from your vagina
- you have contractions or tenderness
- you feel shivery (like you're going down with flu) (NHS Choices 2013b, RCOG 2011)
Will I get the CVS results straight away?The results aren't immediate, unfortunately. Two types of laboratory test are used on the placenta sample, to look at specific aspects of your baby's genetic make-up.
One test gives a quick overview, and the result is available in a few days. The other test gives a fuller analysis, and this can take two or three weeks (RCOG 2011).
What if the CVS test does show an abnormality?If the CVS test does show a problem, you'll be able to discuss the result with a specialist. This will prepare you to make a decision about whether or not you want to go ahead with the pregnancy. Trying to make such a decision is bound to be an agonising experience. Whatever your decision, you'll be fully supported by your midwives and doctors.
There are several charities that can offer you and your partner support before, during and after diagnostic tests. These include:
- Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC). Tel: 0845 077 2290 or 020 0207 713 7486 if you're calling from a mobile. ARC offers information and support for parents who are having antenatal tests, especially those who are told that there is a risk of an abnormality.
- Contact a Family. Tel: 0808 808 3555. Offers support for families of disabled children, whatever their condition or disability.
- Down's Syndrome AssociationTel: 0333 1212 300. Information about Down's syndrome for parents and families.
- SOFT UK. Tel: 0121 351 3122. Support, information and assistance for families affected by Patau's syndrome (Trisomy 13), Edwards' syndrome (Trisomy 18), and other very rare conditions.
You can also talk to other parents in our supportive community about antenatal tests and scans.
Last reviewed: December 2014
ReferencesBupa. 2012. Chorionic villus sampling. Health information directory. www.bupa.co.uk
Moore RA, Derry S, Wiffen PJ, et al. 2015. Overview review: Comparative efficacy of oral ibuprofen and paracetamol (acetaminophen) across acute and chronic pain conditions. Eur J Pain 19(9):1213-23
NHS Choices. 2013a. Chorionic villus sampling: Why it is done. www.nhs.uk
NHS Choices. 2013b. Chorionic villus sampling: What happens. www.nhs.uk
NHS Scotland. 2014. Your guide to screening tests during pregnancy. www.healthscotland.com
NICE. 2008. Antenatal care: Routine care for the healthy pregnant woman. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. www.nice.org.uk
Patient UK. 2013. Chorionic villus sampling. www.patient.co.uk
RCOG. 2010. Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling. Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Green-top guideline no. 8.
RCOG. 2011. Information for you: Chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis. Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
UKNSC. 2012a. Screening tests for you and your baby. UK National Screening Committee. fetalanomaly.screening.nhs.uk
UKNSC. 2012b. Programmes – UK comparison chart. UK National Screening Committee. www.screening.nhs.uk


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Pursuant to the private placement, and as already approved by shareholders of the Company, Abe Schwartz announced that he has acquired 330 Units. After giving effect to this acquisition, Mr. Schwartz directly or beneficially holds an aggregate of: (i) $330,000 principal amount secured convertible debentures, representing 44.0% of the outstanding convertible debentures of the Company; (ii) 1,038,740 Common Shares representing 11.2% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares; (iii) 2,903,830 Common Share purchase warrants, representing 44.0% of the Warrants issued pursuant to the Offering and 50.1% of all outstanding share purchase warrants of the Company (including the Warrants); and (iv) 220,000 stock options. If all share purchase warrants held by Mr. Schwartz were to be fully exercised and all convertible debentures held by Mr. Schwartz were to be fully converted, Mr. Schwartz would beneficially own approximately 30.5% of the Company's Common Shares on a diluted basis, which results in Mr. Schwartz becoming a 'control person' as defined in the TSX Venture Exchange Corporate Finance Manual. Mr. Schwartz has acquired the securities of the Company for investment purposes. Mr. Schwartz has no present intention of acquiring other securities of the Company or disposing of any of the securities of the Company he currently holds.Of the remaining 420 units, directors and officers of the Company subscribed for 120 Units for gross proceeds of $120,000. No commission or finder's fee was paid in connection with the private placement. As Insiders participated in the private placement, any such subscriptions will be considered to be related party transactions within the meaning of TSXV Policy 5.9 and Multilateral Instrument 61-101 ("MI 61-101"). The Company intends to rely on the exemptions from the valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in sections 5.5(b) and 5.7(a) of MI 61-101 in respect of such Insider participation. The terms of the private placement were reviewed and received the unanimous approval of the Company's board of directors.
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Updated: October 27, 2005, 12:42 PM ETBy George Johnson | Special to ESPN.com
Admittedly, Theo Fleury didn't know much about Belfast, Northern Ireland, before he arrived.
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He's certainly hit a few icebergs along the way, and at times seemed in peril of being sucked underneath the surface of the water by an icy current, never to be seen again. But move over Molly Brown, he's still afloat, still the Unsinkable Theo Fleury.
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High School Volleyball served up more State Tournament action Tuesday night... The FHSAA Playoffs upped the ante with Regional Semifinals matches throughout North Florida.
Leon picked up a straight sets victory over F.W. Buchholz in Gainesville. Leon won (25-23), (30-28), (25-18).
Wakulla lost in the 4A region semifinals Tuesday in Crawfordville. The Lady War Eagles lost 3-0 to Gulf Breeze. The final went to the visitors (25-10), (25-14), (25-16).
John Paul II School lost in 5 sets to Rocky Bayou Christian out of Niceville, FL. The matchup was played at JP2's gym. After winning the first 2 sets, the Lady Panthers dropped the final 3 sets to lose in 5.
Across the street from JP2, the Florida High Lady Noles hosted Class 3A regional semifinals action against Pensacola-Catholic. Larry Sparkman's first season as head coach of Florida High came to an end Tuesday night in a 5-set thriller. Pensacola-Catholic won (25-19), (12-25), (19-25), (25-23), (15-12).
Elsewhere, Rita Buck-Crockett and the Maclay Lady Marauders made quick work of their Class 2A guests Tuesday night. Maclay defeated Liberty County (Bristol, FL) in straight sets (25-13), (25-13), (25-19).
Also in Class 2A, the Sneads Lady Pirates beat Baker County in straight sets.
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Mrs. Aslima T. has worked since 1999 selling prepared foods in the market of Leon Station. She prepares her food products and later distributes them in different locations in the market. She also delivers her products to some clients, while others arrive at her sales stall to buy the products as "take-away".
Aslima is a single mother supporting three adolescent children. She is the sole provider in the family. From time to time, she decides to apply for a loan from Ceprodel. Not only has Ceprodel never rejected her loan applications, but they have provided her with the capital to buy her raw materials and cover her household expenses.
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La Sra. Aslima T. se dedica desde el año 1999 a la actividad de venta de comida en el mercado la Estación de León. Su actividad consiste en elaborar los alimentos y luego distribuirlos en diferentes puntos del mercado hasta entregarlo a sus clientes. De igual manera, otros clientes llegan hacia su puesto y compran los alimentos para llevarlos.
Es madre soltera y con tres hijos adolescentes a los que tiene que apoyar por ser el único sustento de su hogar.
En el transcurso del tiempo decide solicitar créditos en CEPRODEL, los que no le han sido negados sino que le han sido otorgados para la compra de su materia prima para la elaboración de sus alimentos, de igual manera los ha utilizado para la manutención de su hogar.
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that's the thing about babies. As soon as you think you have them figured out, they switch things up on you.
Dream feeding is a great way to combat this. Offer a bottle in your son's sleep before he usually wakes up or right before you go to bed. He'll most likely sleep through the feeding and having a full belly might prevent him from waking.
It's common for babies to sleep through the night for a couple nights then regress. Really all you can do is just ride it out and hope that it ends soon.
It's just tough because we have 2 older children: one whom I have to put on the bus at 7:30 am and a 2 year old-need I say more? lol You're right, though, seyles, I just need to wait it out! :)
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think that's why... she's just uncomfortable. I read that new sleep issues are one sign of teething.
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Ok, guys, forgive me if this topic has already been discussed. Who do you think is the most powerful Hero?
Here's my guess: I think it is The Haitian. Why? Because his power is to essentially void/stop/block everyone else's power. So no matter how powerful one person may get, just being near The Haitian will void that power and turn you into a mere mortal!
I think a runner up would be the African Pre-Cog guy who sees the future. Because you already know what's coming. But, I guess that didn't save Isaac from Sylar, now did it?
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NEW YORK -- The international federations for softball and baseball are working on a joint proposal in hopes of getting both sports back into the Olympics for the 2020 Games.
The federations issued a joint statement Friday that they were analyzing potential savings that could come from sharing an Olympic venue and housing at the Olympic Village in 2020.
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The Young Evils first floated into my consciousness sometime earlier this year when I heard that KEXP's Troy Nelson had started a band with his girlfriend, Mackenzie Mercer. I heard some songs and then got the chance to see them live for the first time last month when they played REVERB Fest and absolutely enchanted me with their breezy, so simple and so appealing pop tunes. Upon further investigation, I discovered that their debut release, Enchanted Chapel, is chock-full of that delightful sound -- this is an album where I can't choose my favorite song because they're all so solid and wonderful; the combination of Nelson's driving guitar and Mercer's sassy vocals is a rare winner. But a good place to start is "Get Over It" (see above adorable video), and I also have a special place in my heart for "This Rock and Roll City Is Done" -- so sweet, but still so much attitude. The Vaselines are much beloved to me, but if they decide to pack it in again, they have a worthy successor in The Young Evils.
Last night I had the opportunity to spend the evening with The Young Evils -- we had some drinks at Hazelwood and chatted about their fateful meeting at Easy Street Records, their families, and the new album they already have written:
How did you two meet?
TN: We were both working at Easy Street. We met about three years ago, and we were just friends for two years.
MM: I thought you were cute though.
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TN: The second or third day of meeting her, I said, 'for some reason I feel like I've known you my whole life,' and she was like, 'me too!' It was one of those things. We always got along.
Nelson just turned 34, Mercer recently turned 21. "I got one toe in the grave," says Nelson. "We have a 12 year difference."
"I told my mom when we started dating, 'ok, he's 32.' I was 20 at the time," says Mercer. "But once she met him, she got it."
Mercer's dad is the acclaimed rock photographer Lance Mercer (he shot all the images for Enchanted Chapel's artwork) and he actually already knew of Nelson before the couple even started dating. "Her dad was the bass player in the Briefs," says Nelson. "[Nelson's former comedy duo] Black Daisy did a DVD screening at the Rendezvous with the Briefs before I even knew Mackenzie. He bought a copy of our DVD. So I was ok on the dad side."
Mercer's a Seattle native, but Nelson hails from South Dakota, where both his parents still live.
"Troy's parents own a romantic couples bed and breakfast in Deadwood, South Dakota," says Mercer. "There's six little themed cabins. They have hot tubs. They're adorable. Troy's mom never gets mad, she's always smiling. Troy's probably heard her swear once."
"One time, I heard her say, 'time to get your ass out of bed,'" recalls Nelson. "I was blown away."
Enchanted Chapel is currently a top seller at Easy Street, but the two are already preparing to move on to new territory -- they're currently auditioning for a touring drummer, and Nelson says he's got an album's worth of new songs ready to record, which they plan on doing this month.
"The new stuff is a little more rocking, a little darker," he says. "The fun will still be in place, and the melodies will still be in place. The songs are a little more 3-dimensional, a little more complicated in terms of structure."
I don't have any doubt that Seattle will be just as receptive to the band's new material as they have been to Enchanted Chapel -- thanks in part to Nelson's home base at KEXP.
"I was kind of shocked how much they enjoyed it," says Nelson. "I didn't want to push it on them."
"We had to talk him into giving it to them," says Mercer.
"I was hoping that a few DJs there would like it and maybe one or two songs would get played here and there," says Nelson. "But the reaction has been overwhelming and very unexpected. We're putting out a little 25-minute folk pop record in a musical climate of either hip hop or noisy indie rock, so I didn't think anyone was going to care."
"The programming director, Don [Yates], has become a fan," adds Mercer. "He and his wife are in Hawaii, and he sent us a photo of them the other day, and said, 'The Young Evils sound so fitting at a Maui sunset.'"
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Ivan Eland on U.S. Cold War Mentality
Recorded: Saturday, March 12, 2011
Ivan Eland on Russia Today explains why tensions and a Cold War mentality in Washington still persists and hinders US-Russia relations.
Experts: Ivan ElandType: TelevisionIssues: Defense and Foreign Policy, Diplomacy and Foreign Aid
Ivan Eland on Robert Gates and Libya
Recorded: Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Ivan Eland on Russia Today discusses Defense Secretary Robert Gates' comments on Libya and the possibility of military intervention.
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Recorded: Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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Is U.S. Justice Broken?
Recorded: Thursday, December 9, 2010
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From fingerprinting to criminal sentencing, from lawyer licensing to judicial selection, and from eminent domain to wealth transfers via class-action lawsuits, how do perverse incentives impact the law and what reforms would create a more just and efficient legal system?
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Ivan Eland on Russia, Wikileaks, and the START Treaty
Recorded: Thursday, December 2, 2010
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'Precious Human Capital' On Display
One expects built-in counter-biases where challenges are put to prevailing biases -- particularly when the challenger is the academic establishment, and the challenged is the establishment's fevered vision of what it thinks the academic establishment really is.
And we all know that what it really is is systemically biased against women. "Biased," in this case, means not rigged to produce a certain robust outcome: "more" women scientists and engineers. How much more? And why that particular amount? Silence! Bow thy head and ponder the vast evil of such institutional phenomena as this, propounded by the Panel Report of the National Academy of the Sciences: "anyone lacking the work and family support traditionally provided by a 'wife' is at a serious disadvantage."
Yes, fools, now you see: just as unsupported bachelor men have had a terrible track record of success in the academy, so too are single women woefully deprived. And to the extent that you can't give a woman a wife -- not everyone wants one, it turns out -- well, we've got work to do.
Or so says the Esteemed Panel. This gem, the report, carries a title florid enough for any martyrdom operation: "Beyond Bias and Barriers: Fulfilling the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering," suggesting, you guessed it, even those barriers which aren't a result of bias must come down. Otherwise? We suffer the academy's version of General Jack D. Ripper's life-altering anticommunist paranoia: the "underuse" of our "precious human capital."
Now that you've stopped laughing: another phenom we're accustomed to is the packing of these such panels with Certain Friendly Faces, but how is anyone supposed to make it through this little vignette (New York Times, another stunner) without a crescendo of groans?
Along with Dr. Shalala, the panel included Elizabeth Spelke, a professor of psychology at Harvard who has long challenged the "innate differences" view, and Ruth Simmons, the president of Brown University, who established a widely praised program for aspiring engineers when she was president of the all-female Smith College.
The report was dedicated to another panelist, Denice Denton, an electrical engineer who until her suicide this summer was chancellor of the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a forceful advocate for women, gays and minority members in science and engineering.
The 18-member panel had only one man: Robert J. Birgeneau, chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley. But Dr. Shalala noted that the National Academy of Sciences committee that reviewed the report had 10 men.Donna Shalala and the female President of Brown, joined by fifteen other women, with lone male representation courtesy of the chancellor of Berkeley, issuing a memorial report in honor of another UC chancellor, female, whose struggle against freezing nonwhite nonmen out of the science building was either not worth fighting after all or finally too much to bear?
The very model of a modern academic experts' report.
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East Hartford - UConn signed 22 players to its recruiting class Wednesday, despite a shake-up in Paul Pasqualoni's coaching staff after a second consecutive losing season.
The class, which includes five in-state players and two quarterbacks, has been rated as one of UConn's strongest ever.
"I think there are some athletes here," Pasqualoni said. "So, maybe it's a little larger in number, or maybe there's just a little more athleticism. There is very good size and a good chance down the road for there to be excellent size."
The class is actually has 24 members. Wide receivers Dhameer Bradley of New Castle, Del. and Noel Thomas, of Norwalk, have already enrolled at the school.
And there also were a couple of surprises.
Tim Boyle, a 6-foot-4 pro-style quarterback who played at Xavier of Middletown, decided on UConn this past weekend after withdrawing his verbal commitment from Boston College.
Boyle told reporters at his signing day ceremony that his decision to switch was based on the styles of the two offenses. Connecticut runs a pro-style offense, while new BC coach Steve Addazio favors a quarterback who is a dual threat.
"When it came to playing football, I definitely have the best opportunity to play at UConn," Boyle said. "It's definitely a weight off my shoulders."
UConn also signed 6-5 Kivon Taylor, a dual-threat quarterback from Atlanta, Ga. The Huskies had an verbal commitment from 6-foot-6 Richard Lagow of Plano, Texas, but he did not send a letter of intent. Pasqualoni could not talk about Lagow, but hinted that he was no longer counting on him to be part of the class.
"We wanted to sign two," Pasqualoni said.
The newcomers will compete with an already deep set of quarterbacks, including returning starter Chandler Whitmer, last year's prize recruit, Casey Cochran, and Scott McCummings, who has been UConn's run-option threat for the past two seasons.
Connecticut also missed out a running back they had targeted, Laray Smith of Brooklyn, N.Y. He chose Indiana over the Huskies, Syracuse and several other schools.
But Pasqualoni said he was happy with the size and strength of the linemen the team recruited, and the skill players.
Pasqualoni said he did not worry about the Big East realignment in the recruiting process, nor does he believe the recent coaching changes negatively impacted the class.
Pasqualoni hired T.J. Weist from Cincinnati to become offensive coordinator after bumping 64-year-old George DeLeone up to the position of associate head coach. DeLeone will retain his offensive-line coaching duties.
Hank Hughes, who coached the defensive line for the past two seasons, is now also defensive coordinator, a position he held under Randy Edsall.
He replaces Don Brown, who left UConn for Addazio's staff at BC.
"It kind of gave us a little energy coming down the stretch, coming down the final turn," Pasqualoni said. "I think it kind of helped us with the guys they knew."
Nine of UConn's recruits made up their minds in the last two weeks.
The instate players signed include Tommy Myers, a tight end from Coventry. His father, Norm, played football at UConn and mother, the former Peggy Walsh, played basketball at the school in the 1980s. Her 937 rebounds rank fifth in school history.
Pasqualoni said he's told all his recruits to be prepared to fight for playing time as freshmen. UConn has few spots on the two-deep that are expected to be up for grabs following consecutive 5-7 seasons in Pasqualoni's first two years in Storrs.
"My message to our players and to our coaches is we're going full speed ahead, getting ready for the season," he said, "and let's take care of what we can take care of and let's do it in grand style."
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