Category: pregnancy
Having twins? You should consider banking both of their cord blood. In the United States alone, the number of twin births has increased from 2 percent to over 3 percent since the 1980s, resulting in an additional million sets of twins. One of the questions many families have when researching cord blood banking is whether …
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Like many parents-to-be, it can be a long and difficult wait to find out the gender of their baby. Is it a boy or girl?! I’m sure friends and family have their own opinions and guesses, and even you may have a feeling that you are carrying one gender versus the other. However, until you …
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Navigating through the many different pre-natal blood tests can be confusing. Names like Sequential Screening, NIPT, and Carrier Screening meant nothing to me before being pregnant. As my doctor explained the different blood tests, I found myself being even more confused. I just wanted to know which blood test was the best option for my …
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When you’re pregnant the last thing you are thinking about is working out. However pre-natal exercise not only helps reduce the amount of weight you gain during pregnancy but helps alleviate some of the symptoms you suffer during it. And let’s face it, if you’re in your first trimester you may be willing to do …
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Did you just have a baby? Are you wondering whether or not you should stay home with your child or if you should go back to work? Can you stay home even if you wanted to? This can be a tough decision for many families and many factors must be considered before making it. Some …
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Deciding between public and private cord blood banking can be a difficult decision. Detailed below is some information that should help you and your family decide which type of bank is best for your needs. ACCESS Public: With public banks, you are limited to delivery at hospitals that handle public cord blood donation. Not every U.S. …
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Doctor appointments, Google searches, and a growing list of questions. Does this sound familiar? As time goes on, your little bun in the oven is getting closer and closer to their due date, and the more time that goes by, the longer your list gets. What delayed cord clamping? Why do it? And can I …
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Pregnancy has it up and downs to begin with but handling a heat wave in the mist of that can be overwhelming. In honor of the first day of summer, June 21st, we have compiled a list of ways for mother’s to survive a summer pregnancy! Drink Plenty of Fluids This probably seems obvious. You …
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If you are pregnant or are thinking of becoming pregnant it is very important to know the risk associated with zika virus and where it is safe to travel. Zika Virus is becoming more known and is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. It can be transmitted through sex and …
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Eating healthy during your pregnancy can be hard. Crazy cravings, empty pantries, an over-packed schedule, and not enough hours in one day. There are many things that may stress you out during pregnancy, but knowing what you can and can’t eat shouldn’t be one of them. Don’t panic, there’s an app for that! We have personally tried …
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