Summer 2022 Newsletter

Paradise Valley: 602-494-5050

Biltmore: 602-468-3912

MedSpa Direct: 602-595-6271

Through All Stages Of Life, We Focus On Providing You With The Highest Quality Of Care.

Cord Blood & Cord Tissue Benefits

Once considered medical waste, the umbilical cord is rich with two forms of life-saving stem cells which can treat 70+ diseases.

Cord blood is rich in blood cells which are the foundation of the body's immune system. Cord blood stem cells are used to treat autism, cerebral palsy, leukemia, and anemia.

Cord tissue is rich in different type of cells than cord blood. This variant of stem cells can help regenerate cartilage, tendons, or even bones. They are even being tested for treatment of autoimmune, neurological, and cardiac diseases.

Both cord blood and tissue are easily collected from the umbilical cord of a new born without pain or risk to the baby or mother. The process occurs following the normal clamping and cutting of the umbilical cord after birth.

Stem cells can be stored indefinitely for the baby or immediate family's future use by a private cord blood banking organization or they can be donated to a public banking service for others in need.

The number of diseases being treated by stem cells is rapidly increasing, and currently, the odds of undergoing any stem cell transplant by age 70 is 1 in 217.

If you'd like to learn more about the possibility of storing or donating your baby's stem cells, please talk to your physician or nurse practitioner about your options during your next visit.

Camelback Women's Health: Prenatal Handbook

Simple, Everyday Tips for Vaginal Health

Shower daily and wash your vaginal area thoroughly with water. If you use soap, choose an unscented version and rinse well. Stay away from perfumed soaps since they can cause irritation.

Avoid douching. Douches wash away normal bacteria needed for the healthy pH balance your vagina needs.

During your period, change your pad or tampon regularly. Don't use the same one all day.

Wear cotton underwear to allow your vaginal area to breathe.

Limit the amount of time you spend wearing synthetic materials (including yoga/workout gear, pantyhose, and bathing suits). Even with wearing cotton underwear, synthetic fabrics will cause you to retain moisture and could lead to a yeast infection.

Urinating after intercourse will help get rid of bacteria.

Don't stress over vaginal odor. A normal, healthy vagina has an odor, as well as discharge. Hormonal changes can cause fluctuations to the amount of odor or discharge, but that doesn't mean anything is wrong.

If you experience burning, itching, excessive discharge or abnormal odors, schedule an appointment to be examined. Not all vaginal infections are treated the same and should be evaluated in the office to assure the proper diagnosis and treatment.