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NEW, Non-invasive blood test that can detect Down’s Syndrome in Pregnancy
New Blood Test for Down’s Syndrome is Becoming Available
Down’s syndrome is a chromosomal disorder of the fetus where there is an extra 21st chromosome. Babies born with this syndrome can suffer an array of physical and developmental impairments. Until now, the only way to definitively diagnose Down’s Syndrome is by doing an amniocentesis or CVS… [Continue Reading]
Sinus infections in pregnancy- what to do??
Allergies and sinus infections are terrible to endure. And, when you are pregnant, you are even more prone to sinus issues (also known as pregnancy rhinitis) because your immune system is compromised and nasal passages tend to swell thanks to the pregnancy hormones. If you are suffering with congestion, saline irigations and sprays such as… [Continue Reading]
Do I need a third trimester ultrasound?
Once you head into the final stretch of your pregnancy and are in your third trimester, most parents are eager to ‘see’ their baby again. The last scan you may have had (in most normal and uncomplicated pregnancies) was at 20 weeks, so by the time you are 32 weeks, it feels like ages since… [Continue Reading]
Is it safe to take medications in pregnancy?
Just a few generations ago, women ate, drank, and smoked cigarettes without much thought about the dangers posed to the developing fetus. Doctors did not think twice about prescribing medications, believing there was no risk of them being transported across the placental barrier(click for more info on the placenta and how it works). Then along… [Continue Reading]
Is exercise safe in pregnancy?
There can be a lot of misconception about what is a ‘safe’ level of activity in pregnancy. Well-meaning husbands, family, and friends may encourage you to put your feet up and rest, tell you not to lift anything heavy, or even not to reach up into cabinets! (More on that later…) The truth is that… [Continue Reading]
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Send us your favorite ultrasound image of your developing baby in any format, whether it be a 2D black and white image or color 3D. Any format will do whether it be thermal paper, color print, or digitally saved image, and it… [Continue Reading]
About Cord Blood Banking
One of the options that expecting parents need to consider is whether or not to bank your newborn’s cord blood. For a fee, you can have your baby’s cord blood processed and stored for potential future use by your child or a family member.
Why is cord blood useful? The umbilical cord blood and placenta are… [Continue Reading]
Miscarriages
Sadly, miscarriages are all-too-common and many women suffer the shock, grief, and disappointment that goes with pregnancy loss. In fact, you might not realize how many people close to you have first-hand experience with it. The great bulk of miscarriages, also known as spontaneous abortions, occur in the early first trimester. Technically, the term ‘miscarriage’… [Continue Reading]
Bleeding in the 1st trimester
Once you know you are pregnant, discovering that you are spotting or bleeding can induce a lot of panic that you are experiencing a miscarriage. Be assured that bleeding in early pregnancy does not automatically mean that you are miscarrying! You should call your doctor or clinic. They will probably want you to come in… [Continue Reading]
