Dental care during pregnancy - a shift in opinion
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For years, we've been told that a woman may experience dental problems during pregnancy. But popular wisdom has held that any extensive dental care to resolve a problem during pregnancy should be put on hold till after the baby is born to avoid any unanticipated issues with the treatment.
Now a study reports that it is imperative to resolve dental problems when they happen and not to wait till post-delivery. Apparently, the bacteria that may form as a result of dental problems can be transmitted to newborns in a number of ways common to mothering (you know, kissing your baby, feeding your baby, etc). Infants are not born with bacteria in their mouths and the transmission of such can create "rampant tooth decay" in the child as he or she grows.
So don't avoid the dentist - any more than you usually do! Here's the article:
http://www.insidebayarea.com/health/ci_14884268
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The Cord Blood Conversation "Down Under"
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Here's a peek at the conversation in Australia regarding the pros and cons of private and public cord blood banking. It's so interesting how different parts of the world are in different places when it comes to this conversation.
In the US, there's legislation pending requiring OBGYNs to advise patients of the availablility of cord blood storage; in Australia, patients who are exploring it may feel ostracized.
Here's the link to the article. We welcome your comments!
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| REMINDER TO AFRICAN AMERICAN AND MIXED RACE FAMILIES: DONATE! |
Here's why: Multirace matches a problem in bone marrow transplants
Read more Department of Health: Options for Umbilical Cord Blood Banking and Donation
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The Related Donor Cord Blood Program:
Helping families with medical need |
Last month, many of you were interested in this information so we're listing it again for your use.
This is information on the government program in place that arranges for cord blood banking without a charge, and also authorizes insurance companies to cover the cost of transplantation.
If there is disease in your family history that may be treated with cord blood stem cells, we do recommend that you find a private bank so you will be sure to have access to these cells if needed.
For more patient information, write to patientinfo@nmdp.org [National Marrow Donation Program] for eligibility and advocacy. |
Moved? New Email Address?
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Please report your new change of address here so we can be sure to stay in touch with you during your cord blood storage period
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Questions?
Call (877) 629- 3522 |
