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… Overview Umbilical cord blood contains stem cells, which are immature … each year for as long as the blood is stored. Donating to a public bank doesn't cost … each year for as long as the blood is stored. Donating to a public bank doesn't cost …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Bank My Baby's Umbilical … be used by anyone who needs it. During your pregnancy, you may get ads or brochures from … option in many communities. Call the hospital where you plan to give birth to find out if …
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… Overview You may be thinking about donating an organ to a family member or friend. Or you may want to donate an organ to help someone in need. Donating an … people who are critically ill need an organ transplant to live. But there are a lot more …
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… Overview After the umbilical cord is cut at birth, a stump of tissue … surrounding skin clean and dry. This basic care helps prevent infection. It may also help …
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… Sickle Cell Disorders Sickle Cell Trait Snakebite: Symptoms of a Pit Viper Bite Splenectomy Statins Stem Cell …
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… can talk to your doctor about them. Umbilical Hernia: Should My Child Have Surgery? 1 Get … intestine getting trapped in the hernia sac ( incarcerated hernia ). What happens in surgery … signs of a rare but major problem called incarcerated hernia. This can occur when the …
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… can talk to your doctor about them. Umbilical Hernia: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts … but major problem called strangulation or incarcerated hernia . This can occur when the … but major problem called strangulation or incarcerated hernia . This can occur when the …
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… by Health Canada's Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD). The TPD enforces five ways … tell Health Canada's Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD) and work with them to … by Health Canada's Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD). The TPD enforces five ways …
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… Condition Basics What is an umbilical hernia? An umbilical hernia happens when … belly button is swollen. Many children have an umbilical hernia at birth. The hernia
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… Overview Once you go into labour, you may not be able to control your … surroundings. Many pregnant people write up a birth plan, also known as birth wishes, for … the same. Talk to your healthcare provider about your birth wishes during prenatal …