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ddunne2
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Re: Are you banking baby's cord blood?
We did not for our first two and won't for this one either.
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Deedlebugs
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Re: Are you banking baby's cord blood?
I plan on donating. With 4 kids, we just cant financially dish out the $$$ to bank for ourselves.
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| Posted 1/12/10 10:19 PM |
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LoveyQ
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Re: Are you banking baby's cord blood?
Oh and I forgot to add, according to the list of hospitals that you can donate, I won't have the option of donating to the public bank  So we either bank privately or not at all... ugh, decisions.
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| Posted 1/12/10 10:52 PM |
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Kidsaplenty
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Re: Are you banking baby's cord blood?
Posted by browneyedgirl
Posted by babydreams
I have read about an increase likelihood to jaundice, although I must admit I have not done a ton of research, but that is why I said to do research before you make the decision.
my OBGYN actually said it can be very dangerous for the baby as it increases the iron and red blood cells in the baby's bloodstream to a level that is too high. i can't remember what else he said as it was months ago.
he said he would never do this for a patient and doesn't understand why it is being done.
and he is not your "typical" OB--this is a man who allowed me to push for 5 hours with never a mention of a C/S and would have allowed me to push/do whatever i wanted for as long as i wanted (and as long as the baby wasn't in distress).
so, i agree, do real research. the internet isn't always the most reliable source.
Really? I've read that it is beneficial for the baby to receive it, and that as little as a 2 minute delay in cord clamping can drastically reduce iron deficiency for the baby.
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| Posted 1/12/10 11:28 PM |
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shiv
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Re: Are you banking baby's cord blood?
Posted by LoveyQ
Oh and I forgot to add, according to the list of hospitals that you can donate, I won't have the option of donating to the public bank So we either bank privately or not at all... ugh, decisions.
I believe there is a national blood bank that will come to your hospital to collect the cord. It doesn't have to be a hospital thing, so maybe look into that if your interested in donating.
I am leaning towards donating, I read that you have a better chance of finding a match through the public bank than that of a sibling. I also would rather it help another child than be saved if my child will never need it.
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| Posted 1/13/10 9:29 AM |
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annoyedTTCer
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Re: Are you banking baby's cord blood?
Posted by browneyedgirl
Posted by babydreams
I have read about an increase likelihood to jaundice, although I must admit I have not done a ton of research, but that is why I said to do research before you make the decision.
my OBGYN actually said it can be very dangerous for the baby as it increases the iron and red blood cells in the baby's bloodstream to a level that is too high. i can't remember what else he said as it was months ago.
he said he would never do this for a patient and doesn't understand why it is being done.
and he is not your "typical" OB--this is a man who allowed me to push for 5 hours with never a mention of a C/S and would have allowed me to push/do whatever i wanted for as long as i wanted (and as long as the baby wasn't in distress).
so, i agree, do real research. the internet isn't always the most reliable source.
I fail to see how something natural like this can harm the child.
Letting the cord keeps nutrient and oxygen flowing to the baby while his/her lungs take thier first full breaths
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| Posted 1/13/10 9:44 AM |
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browneyedgirl
family is all that matters
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Re: Are you banking baby's cord blood?
Posted by annoyedTTCer
Posted by browneyedgirl
Posted by babydreams
I have read about an increase likelihood to jaundice, although I must admit I have not done a ton of research, but that is why I said to do research before you make the decision.
my OBGYN actually said it can be very dangerous for the baby as it increases the iron and red blood cells in the baby's bloodstream to a level that is too high. i can't remember what else he said as it was months ago.
he said he would never do this for a patient and doesn't understand why it is being done.
and he is not your "typical" OB--this is a man who allowed me to push for 5 hours with never a mention of a C/S and would have allowed me to push/do whatever i wanted for as long as i wanted (and as long as the baby wasn't in distress).
so, i agree, do real research. the internet isn't always the most reliable source.
I fail to see how something natural like this can harm the child.
Letting the cord keeps nutrient and oxygen flowing to the baby while his/her lungs take thier first full breaths
well, my doctor's the one who went to med school and has worked as an ob for 20+ years so i tend to believe what he says since this is his profession. when he tells me about studies HE has read, etc i know it's something he's knowlegable on. i don't go by what i read on the internet or from other moms, as knowlegable as they may be or think they may be.
each mom has to do what is right for her. my ob said it can be very dangerous--and i was not asking him to do it. i have no interest in it. i wanted to know his take on it. it wasn't about the oxygen--it was the excess iron and red blood cells that can be harmful.
but everyone can believe whatever they want.
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| Posted 1/13/10 9:54 AM |
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Blissful
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Re: Are you banking baby's cord blood?
Here are a few articles that are cited from Journal articles.
I have a subscription to a medical journal database that I usually do my research on but I can't post direct links to articles because you have to be a subscriber
In fact when I worked as a paramedic part of our protocols for a neonatal resuscitation for a preterm or term baby (I dealt with a lot of high risk babies) was to deliver the baby and keep the baby at the same level as mom and start resuscitation protocol BEFORE clamping the cord so the baby gets all the blood etc.
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From the American Academy of Pediatrics
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just for those who are interested.....I'm not pushing either way but you can do effective research on the internet if you look into published medical journals and articles... this is the same way physicians keep up to date on new studies...
Something that I always think of and remind myself is that in all reality we are animals... mammals. What have animals been doing for thousands of years when they give birth. There is no one there to clamp an umbilical cord right away, maybe we aren't suppose to... Just something to think about
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| Posted 1/13/10 10:25 AM |
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annoyedTTCer
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Re: Are you banking baby's cord blood?
Posted by Blissful
Here are a few articles that are cited from Journal articles.
I have a subscription to a medical journal database that I usually do my research on but I can't post direct links to articles because you have to be a subscriber
In fact when I worked as a paramedic part of our protocols for a neonatal resuscitation for a preterm or term baby (I dealt with a lot of high risk babies) was to deliver the baby and keep the baby at the same level as mom and start resuscitation protocol BEFORE clamping the cord so the baby gets all the blood etc.
click
Click
Click
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From the American Academy of Pediatrics
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just for those who are interested.....I'm not pushing either way but you can do effective research on the internet if you look into published medical journals and articles... this is the same way physicians keep up to date on new studies...
Something that I always think of and remind myself is that in all reality we are animals... mammals. What have animals been doing for thousands of years when they give birth. There is no one there to clamp an umbilical cord right away, maybe we aren't suppose to... Just something to think about
Thank you.
The internet is full of medical journals, not sure why folks seem to think we are getting our pregnancy info from perez hilton or something
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| Posted 1/13/10 10:52 AM |
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Sunday
In love with a boy named Luca
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Re: Are you banking baby's cord blood?
Posted by annoyedTTCer
Posted by Blissful
Here are a few articles that are cited from Journal articles.
I have a subscription to a medical journal database that I usually do my research on but I can't post direct links to articles because you have to be a subscriber
In fact when I worked as a paramedic part of our protocols for a neonatal resuscitation for a preterm or term baby (I dealt with a lot of high risk babies) was to deliver the baby and keep the baby at the same level as mom and start resuscitation protocol BEFORE clamping the cord so the baby gets all the blood etc.
click
Click
Click
Click
From the American Academy of Pediatrics
click
just for those who are interested.....I'm not pushing either way but you can do effective research on the internet if you look into published medical journals and articles... this is the same way physicians keep up to date on new studies...
Something that I always think of and remind myself is that in all reality we are animals... mammals. What have animals been doing for thousands of years when they give birth. There is no one there to clamp an umbilical cord right away, maybe we aren't suppose to... Just something to think about
Thank you.
The internet is full of medical journals, not sure why folks seem to think we are getting our pregnancy info from perez hilton or something
LOL, I feel the same way. In fact I would be hesitant to trust the advice of a Dr. who got his info out of some dusty old textbook!
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| Posted 1/13/10 11:30 AM |
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browneyedgirl
family is all that matters
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Re: Are you banking baby's cord blood?
Posted by BrinaEsq
Posted by annoyedTTCer
Posted by Blissful
Here are a few articles that are cited from Journal articles.
I have a subscription to a medical journal database that I usually do my research on but I can't post direct links to articles because you have to be a subscriber
In fact when I worked as a paramedic part of our protocols for a neonatal resuscitation for a preterm or term baby (I dealt with a lot of high risk babies) was to deliver the baby and keep the baby at the same level as mom and start resuscitation protocol BEFORE clamping the cord so the baby gets all the blood etc.
click
Click
Click
Click
From the American Academy of Pediatrics
click
just for those who are interested.....I'm not pushing either way but you can do effective research on the internet if you look into published medical journals and articles... this is the same way physicians keep up to date on new studies...
Something that I always think of and remind myself is that in all reality we are animals... mammals. What have animals been doing for thousands of years when they give birth. There is no one there to clamp an umbilical cord right away, maybe we aren't suppose to... Just something to think about
Thank you.
The internet is full of medical journals, not sure why folks seem to think we are getting our pregnancy info from perez hilton or something
LOL, I feel the same way. In fact I would be hesitant to trust the advice of a Dr. who got his info out of some dusty old textbook!
the great thing about this country is we get to choose our own doctors. i'll GLADLY choose a doctor who gets his medical training from a "dusty old textbook" (you don't REALLY believe that do you?? you've got to be kidding!) than my own research on the internet regardless of WHERE the info comes from. if you choose a doctor you TRUST and believe in, there should be no reason you wouldn't take his advice to heart.
whatever you moms decide to do, best of luck to you. i wish you all happy and healthy pregnancies and babies
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Sunday
In love with a boy named Luca
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Re: Are you banking baby's cord blood?
Please don't feel like you have to be so defensive. I wasn't referring to you personally. I was just replying to someone who hears the same thing as I do a lot i.e. "don't trust what u read on the internet" etc. IMHO although MDs have formal training that we don't, they still make mistakes, have biases, and even legitimate worries about liability. All I am trying to say here is that the internet, if used properly, is a wonderful resource tool to educate yourself in addition to considering advice from your OB.
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| Posted 1/13/10 12:40 PM |
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pms520
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Re: Are you banking baby's cord blood?
we went with cbr for #1 and will do the same for #2
they are the only one at the time that provides a type of guarantee if not viable. and from what i remember they store them in multiple vials so if you need to use some you do not need to "Thaw" out the entire batch.
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| Posted 1/13/10 12:49 PM |
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Babyonmind
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Re: Are you banking baby's cord blood?
i did for my dd. I dont think i have to bank it again for dc #2.
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| Posted 1/13/10 1:23 PM |
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NYchic
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Re: Are you banking baby's cord blood?
BUMPING...
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Faithx2
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Re: Are you banking baby's cord blood?
I didn't read all of the responses but I just wanted to add my personal experience. Back when I had my  4 years ago not all of the Dr's in my practice were on board. 2 were in favor and 2 said it's new and they weren't quite sure. I opted not to. Fast forward to almost 1.5 years ago when I had my  and my practice actually saved 2 babies from leukemia with their own cord blood. So they are now fully on board and recommend it highly. 2 babies in my own family(cousins) were born with a genetic condition treatable by cord blood. It wasn't even a question for us to bank the second time. It's a personal choice and one only you can make for your family.
May it big the biggest waste of money for those of us who do it- hoping we never have to use it..... 
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| Posted 4/8/10 7:17 AM |
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oobabyoo
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Re: Are you banking baby's cord blood?
I did for my first DD. After doing a LOT of research I went with the company most local. LIfeline Cryogenics. They are the best priced and have a payment plan. It was $99 a month for a year for the first payments then after the year its only $115 a year. I figured if there is anythign we can do for the future for her this is def. it. With all the new technology and research Im sure the future is bright. what really sold me is that its not out west and is free from natural disasters. Its right here locally so you can get it very easily. The people were very nice and easy to deal with. If you want more info FM me. Also if you do decide to go with them please FM me as if I send them a referral I get a year free :).
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| Posted 4/8/10 9:10 AM |
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GottaHaveFaith
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Re: Are you banking baby's cord blood?
We were on the fence about this, but after doing more research, we decided we are going to and our using LifeLine Cyrogenetics. They are by far the cheapest, and they are also FDA approved! It's $1350 including all lab fees, transfer, and first year storage. Everyone else was over $2000. My husbands cousin used them so I decided to research and speak to them, and hubby and I decided last night this is who we are going with!
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