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Can the Flu Increase Your Risk of Having a Baby with Bipolar Disorder?

FertilityAuthority, May 9, 2013

Another reason for fertility patients to get the influenza vaccine: a new study suggests that having the flu during pregnancy could increase the risk of the child having bipolar disorder.

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May is Pregnancy Awareness Month

a blog by Kim Griffiths, May 3, 2013

The goal of fertility treatment is to become pregnant, so it seems like a no-brainer to discuss Pregnancy Awareness Month and how to best optimize your body for conception and pregnancy.

Maintaining a healthy balance of diet and exercise, getting the appropriate vitamins, and kicking bad habits are just a few of the ways women should be working toward good health. By raising awareness of the potential risks to a woman pregnant after infertility treatment, fertility patients can make the right decisions for getting their body baby-ready.

Cord Blood Banking Costs

When considering to bank your newborn’s cord blood, one of the major factors in your decision is the costs. Cord blood banks (specifically private cord blood banks) vary by amount, fees included, and payment plans.

The initial fee (includes collection and storage for a certain period of time) for cord blood banking can range anywhere from $900 to over $3,000, with the annual storage fee varying from $110 to $150 annually. If you choose to bank your baby's cord blood and tissue, prices will differ.

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How to Choose a Private Cord Blood Bank

Your cord blood banking decision has been made and you have decided to go through with the process, now what? Fertility Authority has mapped out a few helpful steps when choosing a private cord blood bank:

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Private or Public Cord Blood Banking?

After making the decision to save your baby’s cord blood, you are then faced with two options:

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High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Later-Life Health Issues

FertilityAuthority, Feb 14, 2013

February 14, 2013

Published in the American Heart Association’s journal, Circulation is a study that says women who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy have greater incidence of poor health outcomes later in life, including heart disease, risk of heart attack, chronic kidney or liver disease, and diabetes.

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Pregnancy and Birth Risks with Bipolar Disorder

US News Health, Nov 12, 2012

November 12, 2012

In a study published by BMJ on November 8, 2012, scientists discovered a link between pregnant women with bipolar disorder and subsequent risk of pre-term labor before 37 weeks.

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Bleeding During Early Pregnancy

Approximately 25% percent of women experience some sort of bleeding during their first trimester. There are several potential causes for bleeding during pregnancy, and many doctors believe some bleeding is normal. If you experience bleeding during pregnancy, it is best to inform your doctor right away to rule out major complications.

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Giuiliana and Bill Rancic Bank Baby's Cord Blood

a blog by Claire, September 27, 2012

Giuliana and Bill Rancic have brought awareness to infertility, in vitro fertilization (IVF), gestational surrogacy and breast cancer. Now, as the proud parents of baby boy Duke, they are shining the spotlight on another important topic for parents-to-be: cord blood banking.

With cord blood banking, the blood from the baby's umbilical cord is stored for future use. Collecting the cord blood is the only opportunity a parent has to save stem cells from their child's birth. Stem cells can be used to treat blood and immune system related genetic diseases, cancers and blood disorders.

Americans Put Off Having Babies Amid Poor Economy

USA Today, July 26, 2012

Twenty-somethings who postponed having babies because of the poor economy are still hesitant to jump in to parenthood — an unexpected consequence that has dropped the USA's birthrate to its lowest point in 25 years. The fertility rate is not expected to rebound for at least two years and could affect birthrates for years to come, according to Demographic Intelligence, a Charlottesville, Va., company that produces quarterly birth forecasts for consumer products and pharmaceutical giants such as Pfizer and Procter & Gamble.

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