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Prenatal Genetic Testing--help!

N.J. asks from Los Angeles

I don't know exactly where to begin so I apologize ahead of time if this post gets lengthy. I am currently 20 weeks pregnant with our third boy. the first prenatal v...

9

Cord Blood Banking

B.R. asks from Seattle

I am currently researching storing my baby's cord blood who will be born in March. I have found 4 major banks: Cord Blood Registry, ViaCord, VistaCord, & Cryocell. Vi...

21

Anemia/lead Blood Test - What's It Like?

R.Z. asks from Philadelphia

Hi Moms, Have your kids had the anemia and lead blood screening done? If so, what's it like? Just a finger prick or a blood draw in the arm? I'm just curious how ...

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Prenatal Blood Tests

L.B. asks from New York

I am not yet pregnant however I am a little confused when you are supposed to start with the prenatal blood tests. Such as to test to see if your immunizations are up...

14

Allergy Testing

M.S. asks from New York

Has anyone experienced this: My sn as tested for allergies via a blood test when he was 8 months old. I revealed that he is allergic to wheat eggs and milk. It was ne...

9

Thyroid Testing

S.H. asks from Huntsville

About a year ago I had some blood work done, and I was convinced I might have hypothyroidism. It would explain several symptoms I have had for years. However, my bl...

29

Thoughts About Cord Blood Banking

L.B. asks from Boston

Hi Moms- I am due with my first child in early June and I doing some research about cord blood banking. Does anyone have thoughts about or experiences with cord blo...

16

Blood Draw - Need Suggestions

S.W. asks from Chicago

Hi mama, My little guy is 3 (4 in July) and we are going for a blood draw this morning. Needless to say, I'm worried about him, his pain and how he's going to do ...

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Blood in Baby's Stool

R.A. asks from Los Angeles

Dear Moms, I noticed a tinge of blood with my baby's (5 month old) stool. Since I'm breastfeeding, the doctor put me on a strict diet (No: dairy, eggs, soy, eggs, n...

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Anyone 'Donated' Cord Blood Before?

A.L. asks from Washington DC

Just wondered if anyone has donated cord blood before? Don't really see why I wouldn't do it but I guess it is just new territory so still feeling it out. Anyone wi...

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