Alan Johnson: ‘There’s no point regretting things you said as a joke’

Alan Johnson: ‘There’s no point regretting things you said as a joke’
It’s quite hard, at a time when most politicians appear to have popped out of the womb yelling for a Hansard, and spent their toddlerhood nationalising each other’s train sets, and their teenage years ditching the charts for the Top 10 political biographies, and their Top 10 tips for power, to imagine a prime minister who was once a postman.

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Implantation Bleeding During Pregnancy is Scary. Reassuring Facts About Implantation Bleeding

What is implantation bleeding?

It is not unusual that some women experience implantation bleeding in the early stages of pregnancy. Any vaginal bleeding outside implantation bleeding of pregnancy is classified as a threatened miscarriage, meaning the pregnancy is threatening to miscarriage. About 25% of all pregnancies are actually miscarried but 50% of all threatened miscarriages settle down and a normal pregnancy happens.

When does implantation bleeding occur?

Implantation bleeding occurs very early in pregnancy as a direct result of the fertilized egg (your growing baby) burying and snuggling its way into the lining of your womb. Implantation bleeding occurs about 10-14 days after the egg has been fertilized or when conception occurred. This is also around the time when your menstrual cycles would be expected.

Signs of Implantation Bleeding:

Signs of implantation bleeding can vary from one pregnant woman to another. It normally mild in nature and is much lighter than a normal menstrual period.

The color of implantation bleeding:

The color of implantation bleeding can vary form bright red to brown implantation bleeding. Bright red implantation bleeding means that there is an active area of bleeding within the womb and blood is flowing from the site of implantation to the vagina very quickly. It may indicate that implantation has just occurred.

Brown implantation bleeding is the color of old blood. When you get brown implantation bleeding it normally means that when the fertilized egg buried it way into the womb, a little blood was released. The bleeding that occurred at the moment of implantation stayed in the womb for some time so by the time you see it on your underwear or when you wipe yourself it showed up as brown implantation bleeding.

How long does implantation bleeding last?

Most cases of implantation bleeding last for a few minutes to a few days. If implantation bleeding lasts more than a few days then it may be a sign of vaginal infection or a threatened miscarriage.

How heavy is implantation bleeding?

Heavy implantation bleeding is unusual. The only thing you might notice with implantation bleeding is a pinkish or brown discharge when you wipe yourself after you go to the bathroom.

Cramps with implantation bleeding:

Cramps with implantation bleeding can happen. You may even experience cramps with or without bleeding. The reason you may experience cramps with implantation bleeding is because as the fertilized egg buries into your womb, it caused the muscle of your womb to contract. These contractions press on nerve endings and may result in mild to moderate menstrual like pains for 24-48 hours.

What to do if you have signs of implantation bleeding:

Don’t panic if you have any of the above signs of implantation bleeding. Remember 50% of all cases of implantation bleeding end up in a normal pregnancy.

Know your blood type. Depending on your partner’s blood type and if you are a rhesus negative blood type then it may be necessary to have an Rh-immune globulin injection within 24 hours of any pregnancy bleeding.

If you suspect you may be pregnant and your bleeding is from implantation bleeding then do a home pregnancy test. This home test should remain positive. If it is positive and you do not know your blood Rhesus factor, then call your provider for consultation for possible Rh-immune globulin.

Never insert a tampon, douche, or have sexual intercourse while you are bleeding.

Keep track of whether the bleeding is increasing or decreasing and how many pads you are using.

If you feel your pregnancy bleeding is heavier or lasting longer than the above ranges then call your health care provider for consultation immediately.

Bleeding during pregnancy is scary. Your fear is picked up by your unborn child. Intra uterine fear can stay with your child for a lifetime, so constantly reassure your baby that he or she is wanted and loved. Want to know more about how pregnancy is like from your babies viewpoint then check out my Birth, A Conscious Choice. at http://www.PregnancySuccessCoach.com

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Infertility Stories

One of the most difficult things about dealing with infertility is the sense that you are the only ones battling to get pregnant. Recounting your infertility stories could be exactly what you need. ‘Twins on board’ stickers in the back window of the minivan, tricyclyes on the lawn – it’s easy to see who has kids! When a couple doesn’t have children, unless you are on familiar terms with them, you may never know whether it’s by choice or not. Before the days of the Internet you would need to look for a support group to hear other couples’ infertility stories, which can be quite a challenge for couples living in small towns. Moreover, there was quite a lot of shame attached to being infertile. Now with the Internet you can see how many other couples are going through the same thing, and you can experience the benefit of a cyber support group, in addition to a real-live group.

Infertility stories of all shapes and sizes are fairly simple to find on the Internet. You may read stories about couples who have finally had a baby after repeated miscarriages, couples who have had IVF or other fertility treatments, couples who have opted to use a donated womb, egg or sperm, couples who have given birth to twins (or more) from fertility treatments and couples who have chosen to adopt. You are sure to find something at least a little bit similar to your situation! The story that got my eyes all misted up was the one about a lady who donated an overy to her identical twin sister so she could have a baby! Same DNA, same basic building blocks for the eggs, no risk of rejection! I know that it could mean a risk of earlier menopause for the donating twin, but if I recall correctly, she had finished having babies so she was happy to help! It’s stories like that which really get me going.

On the other hand, I don’t know if reading or listening to a heap of infertility stories is always helpful. The majority of them seem to end with the couple getting pregnant though, which may encourage you, but they can also just make you more depressed. My humble opinion would be that while it’s a good idea to be part of an actual real-life support group while you read these infertility stories, since you need care that is seciallytailored for your situation, and you also should have a chance to share your own infertility story. You might give the explanation that there are no infertility support groups in your neighborhood, but have you considered creating one? You could be able to help many other couples going through a similar experience. You might already have heard of other couples who are struggling, but perhaps you can put up some posters at the local doctor’s rooms. You don’t have to be a certified counselor; all you need is a shoulder and an ear – a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen, and possibly a teapot too.

It is crucial to be able to tell your infertility stories, and to hear the stories of other couples too. As I mentioned before, maybe you should consider of starting one yourself. Sharing your infertility stories and realizing that you aren’t alone could go a long way to helping you thrive rather than merely surviving.

Here is more information on Infertility Stress. Here is a website with a free mini-course dedicated to Infertility.

The Advantages And Disadvantages To A Home Birth

Home birth is simply the normal delivery of the child at home using natural methods. This delivery is usually overseen and done by a midwife. Although it isn’t common, it has been gaining popularity.

Some factors to why pregnant women give birth at home are because of discomfort or fear of hospitals, hospital experiences and avoidance of unnecessary medical interferences. Others think home birth is more comfortable, more natural and less stressful. But for other women who still give birth at hospitals, they would want to know for sure if giving birth at home is safe.

There are advantages and disadvantages of home birth. Before a woman decides to give birth at home, she must learn the benefits and detriments first.

One major benefit of a home birth is that it provides you with all the privacy you can afford. Your family, and any special someone you wish to have with you, can play a major role during the birth. You are guaranteed full access during delivery because there is no routine medical operation involved. And most importantly, the greatest advantage to a home birth is that it is very inexpensive. You only have to pay for the midwife who will be delivering the baby. But on most cases, a professional midwife must be present to be able to deliver the baby. A dominant factor why women prefer to have a delivery at home is that they do not want to be separated from their baby for long. It is beneficial for both the baby and the mother to be together instantly.

Some things can’t be controlled, and when it takes a turn for the worse, you may need to proceed to the hospital. Some specific examples of risks faced by mother when delivering are difficulty in breathing of the baby or a retained placenta in the womb. And there are instances in which the baby has a hard time being delivered, and it may lead to having some medical assistance. And at times during a problem, most especially if the baby is having difficulty in breathing, it may be a bit late to save the baby.

There is actually nothing to worry about giving birth at home. As long as there is a midwife, you could deliver a normal good-looking baby. You and your family can then celebrate the start of the life of a new member of the family.

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An Explanation Of The IVF Procedure

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a process of assisted reproduction that provides couples who are infertile an opportunity to have a child who is biologically related to them. More than 250,000 babies have been born using the IVF procedure and it is now a fully established way of treating infertility.

With IVF, a man’s sperm and the woman’s egg are combined in a laboratory dish, where fertilization occurs. The resulting embryo is then transferred to the woman’s uterus (womb) and left to naturally develop. Typically, 2-4 embryos are put in the uterus each time. Each attempt at this is called a cycle, with the cost of each cycle being approximately $10,000.

Here are some more details of what exactly is involved in each cycle…

The woman may be given hormones in order to induce her ovaries to produce a number (5+) eggs. A surgeon will then insert a needle into the woman’s ovary to remove the eggs. At the same time, a semen sample is taken from the man. He is asked not to have sexual intercourse for half a week prior to the eggs being retrieved from the woman. The next step is for the sperm to be separated from the semen, which is done through a laboratory procedure.

Following this, the sperm will be mixed in a laboratory dish with the eggs taken from the woman. About 18 hours after this has been done, it is possible to find out if any of the eggs have been fertilized and if embryos have grown as a result. If they have, they will be incubated for the next 2-5 days. After that time, the embryos will be transferred into the woman’s uterus using a catheter (a long slender tube). The woman is then given certain hormones for the next 10-14 days.

The success rate of this procedure is 37% among women younger than 35 years, 27% for those between 36-39 years and 14% in those older than 40 years. Therefore, the total cost of IVF is generally more than $20,000, as the odds are against a couple suceeding at their first attempt.

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