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SPARROW HOSPITAL

Pre-registration: www.sparrow.org/?id=923&sid=3

PRENATAL SCREENING:

Much information is available in regards to genetics testing. Alliance provides extensive information to you on your first visit for your pregnancy. In addition information provided at the following websites might be beneficial.

ACOG: www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/bp165.cfm

Genzyme: www.Mytestingoptions.com

GeneCare: http://www.genecare.com/20/id/Patients

You can view a video regarding prenatal screening by clicking on the link below and then click on the prenatal screening video on the left of the screen.

MSU Genetics: http://phd.msu.edu/Divisions/HumanGenetics/PrenatalScreeningVideo.aspx

PRENATAL AND PARENTING CLASSES:

Expectant Parents Organization: www.epobaby.org

CORD BLOOD

Cord blood banking is an opportunity for parents to save the excess supply of newborn stem cells from their babies’ umbilical cord blood as a type of biological investment because the genetically unique stem cells have current and potential uses in medical treatment. Expecting parents may access information from the following web sites:

www.lifeforcecryobanks.com - Accepts free public cord blood donations, needs to be enrolled prior to 34 weeks pregnancy

www.parentsguidecordblood.org - General information for parents about what it is, free donation vs paid personal storage, what it's used for, etc

www.bankingcordblood.org 　- Cost comparison of various companies, discussion about the facts of cord blood

CBR-Cord Blood Registry: www.cordblood.com

CryoCell International: www.cryo-cell.com

Cryobanks International: www.Cryo-Intl.com

ViaCord: www.viacord.com

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT A VARIETY OF TOPICS:

Immunizations during pregnancy:

www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/acip/rec-vac-preg.htm

What you need to know about mercury in fish and shellfish:

www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/admehg3.html