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1. The use of stem cells
(Birth/Stem cells)

... disorders like diabetes or leukemia. Stem cells are actually cells that can turn into other types of cells like skin, liver or nerve. Umbilical cord blood stem cells are one of the most primitive types ...

2. Cord Blood Banking
(Birth/Stem cells)

... cure leukemia and other diseases and may someday treat ailments from diabetes to Alzheimer's. But the advertisements for the growing industry of private cord blood banks fail to say that doctors hardly ...

3. Breastfeeding Guide for New Dads
(Dads/Dads & kids)

... most medications pass into her milk in small amounts. If she takes medication for a chronic condition such as high blood pressure, diabetes or asthma, her medication may already have been studied in breastfeeding ...

4. Double the Trouble
(Your child/Twins or more)

... Complications. Twin pregnancies are at a much higher risk of premature labor. They are also at risk for low birth weight, gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, toxemia of pregnancy, and complications ...

5. Should I Breastfeed or Use Formula?
(Child care/Nursing)

... offers protection against ear infections, respiratory illnesses, allergies, intestinal disorders, colds, viruses, staph, strep, e-coli infections, diabetes, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, childhood cancers, ...

6. Reasons for Not Getting Pregnant
(Pregnancy/Getting pregnant)

... a regular period is a sign of a healthy, normal ovulation cycle. If a woman's periods aren't regular, the changes of not getting pregnant are much higher. Some diseases like thyroid problems and diabetes ...

7. Understanding Your Fertility
(Fertility/Ovulation)

... in the likelihood of medical problems such as diabetes, and a decrease in the amount of intercourse she has. By understanding your fertility it is possible to optimize your chances of conception. Statistics ...

8. Nutrition And Exercise-Pregnancy
(Fertility/Food diets and supliments)

... decreases fertility in both men and women. In addition, obese women are more likely to miscarry and to have complications in pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes and high blood pressure. They also are ...

9. Preexisting Medical Conditions-Pregnancy
(Fertility/Preconception)

... conditions will need extra monitoring and you may need to switch medications. Diabetes If you have diabetes you will need special care before and during pregnancy to be sure that your blood sugar is ...

10. Choosing Where To Deliver
(Birth/Normal birth)

... as diabetes or blood pressure problems, which may affect you or your baby. It is also safest to deliver in a hospital if you've' had a cesarean section previously, because of the small risk of the uterus ...

11. Your First Appointment
(Pregnancy/Medical exam)

... may be an option. If you have any health problems, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, bring your medical records with you. Your questions can then be answered right away instead of having to wait ...

12. Routine Tests
(Pregnancy/Medical exam)

...  This test looks for extra sugar or protein in your urine, and for signs of a urinary tract infection (UTI). Extra protein can be a sign of kidney disease extra sugar may indicate diabetes. UTls will ...

13. The role of physical exercises for pregnant women
(Pregnancy/Can we... ?)

... or managing gestational diabetes. Furthermore, it is important to say that pregnant women should ask a medical advice before they start the exercises. So, the doctor can make sure that the exercises are ...

14. 6 Physical Changes During Pregnancy
(Pregnancy/Getting pregnant)

... diet, and avoid food or drinks that may irritate their bladders, such as caffeine, alcohol, carbonated drinks and spicy foods. Citrus fruits and juices must be cut down too. For diabetes patients, sugar ...