Patient Education
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Birth Control Information
For an up to date comparison of Hormonal birth control options to help you decide what may be the best choice for you please review the info at this site: www.uptodate.com
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General Gynecological Information
Annual Exam Information & Testing
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Links
The following are links to informative websites relating to women’s health care. For more links visit the pregnancy information tab under our Patient Education page.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians & Gynecologists
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Information on breast cancer treatment and prevention:
Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool
Information on osteoporosis can be found at:
WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool
Menopause information:
The North American Menopause Society
Urinary Incontinence Issues:
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Menopause Information
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Procedure & Surgery Instructions
Cavity Assessment with SISH or Endosee
In Office Procedure Pre-Procedure Instructions
In Office Procedure After Care Instructions
In Office Surgery with Sedation After Care Instructions
Sparrow Hospital Gynecologic Surgery – After Care Instructions
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Breast Density News Bulletin
Pregnancy Information
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Nurse Intake Visit and Screening Information
Ashkenazi Jewish Ancestry Carrier Screening
Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening
Fragile X Syndrome Carrier Screening
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Carrier Screening
Fetal Genetic Screening Information and Codes
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General Pregnancy Information
Common Problems and Frequently Asked Questions in Pregnancy
Dental Recommendations, Dentist Letter
Frequently Asked Questions about Midwifery Care
Nutrition in Pregnancy, Prenatal Vitamins
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32-Week Information
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Delivery Information
Labor Induction: Information For Patients
Sparrow’s Baby Friendly Initiative
Sparrow’s Labor & Delivery Welcome Letter
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After Delivery Information
Breastfeeding Resources and Support Groups
Medication List When Breastfeeding
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Helpful Links to Pregnancy Information
SPARROW HOSPITAL
Sparrow Pre-registrationCORD 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:Versiti – The Michigan Cord Blood Bank that Sparrow Hospital works with.
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.
CBR-Cord Blood Registry
CryoCell International
ViaCord
Carolinas Cord Blood BankIMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT A VARIETY OF TOPICS
Immunizations during pregnancy:
Center for Disease Control and PreventionWhat you need to know about mercury in fish and shellfish:
United States Environmental Protection AgencyInformation on WIC:
Michigan Department of Community HealthCHILDCARE OPTIONS
Department of Human Services of the State of Michigan
Great Start For Kids-Early Learning ResourcesADOPTION SERVICES
Act of Love Adoptions
Adoption Associates
Bethany Christian Services
Lutheran Adoption Service -
Prenatal and Parenting Resources
Capital Area Community Services
Expectant Parents Organization
Great Start Ingham
Karen Litos Labor Like a Rock Star
Education for Teens
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General
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Menstruation
The American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology: Your Changing Body
The American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology: Your First Period
Teens Health: All About Menstruation
WomensHealth.gov: Menstruation and the Menstrual Cycle Fact Sheet
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STDs
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HPV Vaccine
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Information about Date Rape & Violent Situations
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Period Problems
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Birth Control
The American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology: Birth Control