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Who's On Your Pregnancy Team?

Meet all the members of a birth team- midwives, doulas, Lamaze, pediatricians, and specialized health providers like cord blood banks.

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Nutrition During Pregnancy with Allergies

Here are a few strategies to ensure that nutrient needs are met if you are pregnant and have Celiac Disease, a Milk Allergy, or an allergy to Fish and Seafood.

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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Causes, Early Signs & Prevention

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death in children less than a year old. Let's discuss causes, early signs, and prevention.

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Influenza and Pregnancy: What New Moms Need to Know About Flu Shots

How can the flu alter a pregnancy or put you at risk? This illness can cause many issues, which is why flu shots are available and encouraged during pregnancy.

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10 Things You Need to Know About Blood Cancer

Every three minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with blood cancer. It is one of the most common areas of cancer, affecting the production and function of your blood cells.

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Umbilical Cord Blood Explored As a Treatment For Autism

Duke researchers are investigating the ability of umbilical cord blood to treat a number of diseases, including autism.

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Top 3 medical breakthroughs of 2010s

There have been many amazing medical breakthroughs over the past 3 years. Here are our top 3 medical breakthroughs.

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5 Common Questions About C-Sections

In the United States, approximately 1 in 3 births are the result of a C-Section delivery.

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Public vs Private Cord Blood Banking

Discover the differences between public and private cord blood banks, and learn more about which option will be best for your family.

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