Pregnancy Care Options

Early Ultrasound in Pregnancy

Frequently Asked Questions – Centering Pregnancy

Ashkenazi Jewish Ancestry 

Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening

Fragile X Syndrome Carrier Screening

Gonorrhea and Chlamydia

Hemoglobinopathies Screening

HIV, Hepatitis B and Syphilis

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Carrier Screening

Urine Drug Screen

Prenatal Testing Information and Codes

Welcome to the OB Practice

Common Problems and Frequently Asked Questions in Pregnancy

Dental Recommendations, Dentist Letter

Diet and Nutrition

FMLA / Disability FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about Midwifery Care

How to Contact Us

Omega 3 Information

3 Hour Glucose Diet

Group B Strep

Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy

Prenatal Vitamin Recommendations

Safe Exercise in Pregnancy

First Trimester Bleeding

Round Ligament Pain

Travel in Pregnancy

Breastfeeding Pearls

Breast Pumps

Circumcision Pros & Cons

Kick Count App

Kick Count Worksheet

Latching & Nipple Care

Postpartum Guidelines

Preventing & Managing Engorgement

Pumping and the Collection & Storage of Breast Milk

Sparrow’s Baby Friendly Flier

Sparrow’s Baby Friendly Initiative

Sparrow’s Welcome Letter

Sparrow Pre-Registration

Alliance Birth Partnership

Anesthesia During Childbirth

Sparrow’s Baby Friendly Initiative

Sparrow’s Baby Friendly Flier

Sparrow’s Labor & Delivery Welcome Letter

Visiting in Labor & Delivery

Postpartum Guidelines

Breastfeeding Resources and Support Groups

Medication List When Breastfeeding

SPARROW HOSPITAL
Sparrow Pre-registration

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.

American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology: screening for birth defects

Recommendations regarding different types of prenatal genetic testing

Genzyme:  My Testing Options 

PRENATAL AND PARENTING CLASSES
Expectant Parents Organization

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:
Lifeforce Cryobanks  – Accepts free public cord blood donations, needs to be enrolled prior to 34 weeks pregnancy.
Parent’s Guide to Cord Blood Foundation  – General information for parents about what it is, free donation vs paid personal storage, what it’s used for, etc.
Cord Blood Banking Guide – Cost comparison of various companies, discussion about the facts of cord blood.
CBR-Cord Blood Registry
CryoCell International     
Cryobanks International
ViaCord         
Carolinas Cord Blood Bank             

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT A VARIETY OF TOPICS

Immunizations during pregnancy:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention          

What you need to know about mercury in fish and shellfish:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration           
United States Environmental Protection Agency            

What you need to know about healthy eating and weight gain during pregnancy:
Food Insight:  International Food Information Council Foundation         

Travel during pregnancy:
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology:  Travel During Pregnancy            

Exercise during pregnancy:
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology:  Exercise During Pregnancy           

Information on WIC:
Michigan Department of Community Health           

CHILDCARE OPTIONS
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Department of Human  Services of the State of Michigan
Great Start For Kids-Early Learning Resources

HIRING A NANNY OR IN HOME CAREGIVER
www.care.com
www.sittercity.com

ADOPTION SERVICES
Act of Love Adoptions
Adoption Associates
Bethany Christian Services
Lutheran Adoption Service