Poo...ling...*

While a birthing pool during the early stages of labor may offer some advantages, women should not deliver their baby in the water. A woman in labor lies in a tub of warm water to help ease delivery.

"Immersion in water during the first stage of labor may offer some benefits: It may shorten labor and is associated with a decreased use of epidurals.

However, it is important to differentiate between laboring in water and delivering in water.

In fact delivering a baby in the water may lead to serious health problems. They include: increased risk of mother and infant infections; difficulty in the regulation of the baby's body temperature; increased chance of umbilical cord damage; respiratory distress resulting from the baby inhaling tub water; and potential for asphyxia (lack of oxygen) and seizures.

Hospitals and birthing centers that offer water immersion for women in the first stage of labor need to follow certain guidelines to protect the health and safety of the mother and baby, ACOG said.      [Journal Obstetrics & Gynecology.]

Enough...*

Round-Up...

This is not an easy task...  All in all it may improve Obama care after all.

The Odds...

Off-Ice...

Many discussion around the country regarding ICE and the police participation with ICE.

Little guy...*

In a game dominated by millionaires and billionaires, this was a victory for the little guys. Owners Perry Martin and Steve Coburn bred an $8,000 mare to a $2,500 stallion to win the world's most famous race with their one-horse stable.

California Chrome made his move on the final turn in tandem with Samraat. It looked like those two would decide the outcome, until California Chrome sped away, winning by 1¾ lengths. A potential buyer offered $6 millions for 51% ownership was rejected.

So if you are the little guy, don't have much resources, and trying to achieve your goals, take it "straight from the horse's mouth" work hard, train for it, be patient and you can do it". Then buy smaller Hats for the ladies.            [5/3/14]
Just a thought.

Pre-existing...

Connect...

Officials and experts from Gulf Arab countries are in Washington for the next two weeks to take part in a series of public lectures aimed at addressing issues of concern for the region under the Trump administration.

Saudi Arabia's Undersecretary for International Communication, says the talks will address "issues of misunderstanding and miscommunication" between the United States and its Gulf allies through direct and frank discussions on important issues.

The lectures at Washington-based think tanks, including the conservative American Enterprise Institute and the Atlantic Council, will run from Tuesday until May 12.

Speakers from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain will discuss topics ranging from economic reforms in the region to developments in women's rights, counterterrorism efforts and the Saudi-led war in Yemen.   [AP-Dubai 5-2/2017]

Terrorist everywhere are watching this conference. Their life lines in Syria, Libya, Egypt, Afghanistan, and Iraq depends greatly on it.  That's where the money comes from.

Let us connect the dot.    Just a thought.

Reversals...

Change of mind in many issues may not be that bad. There are many issues that need other participants who may or may not accept the proposal.

Accom--pish...