From the moment your pregnancy test is positive, you’re probably thinking about what to pack for the hospital when you go into labor. This list from parents.com covers everything from nursing bras to insurance cards, your drivers license and of course slippers!!! However, most importantly is a birth plan; keep it short and sweet and …
Continue ReadingA Step-by-Step Guide to Private Cord Blood Banking
You’re considering storing your baby’s umbilical-cord blood in a private bank — but you’re not sure how to go about it? This step-by-step guide outlines what you need to know about private cord blood banking. Excerpted from Whattoexpect.com Now that you’re pregnant, you’ve probably discovered how many decisions you have to make a day — …
Continue ReadingWhat is Cord Tissue Banking??
Both cord blood and umbilical cord tissue have been shown to be rich sources of Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs). Whereas cord blood is exceptionally rich in hematopoietic (leading to blood and immunological cells) stem cells, cord tissue carries a more dense concentration of the MSCs. These cells have the ability to differentiate into a …
Continue Reading10 things you can do for yourself in 10 minutes!!
1. Meditate: Okay, this may sound loopy and unrealistic, but just try it. Close your eyes and clear your mind. Try to find a quiet place and do some deep breathing. Hey, if the meditation turns into a nap, go with it! 2. Work out: Why not squeeze in some exercise? Yes, you can totally get in …
Continue ReadingWhat is Cord Blood?
If you are pregnant, you have probably heard of cord blood banking and been asked if you are banking your baby’s cord blood. For many parents, this leads to the questions: What is cord blood? , Why would I want to save it? Cord blood is the blood that flows through the umbilical cord, providing …
Continue ReadingWhat Is an Umbilical Cord Blood Transplant?
An umbilical cord blood transplant is a procedure used to treat various forms of blood disease, such as leukemia, certain types of anemia, and other forms of cancer. The umbilical cord contains stem cells, which can develop into healthy blood cells. Cord blood for an umbilical cord blood transplant can be used from the patient’s own umbilical cord, if it …
Continue ReadingBack Pain during Pregnancy
Back Pain During Pregnancy — What It Is Backache — with soreness, stiffness, and pain — is one of the most common pregnancy symptoms. And, unfortunately, backache often starts early on in your pregnancy and persists (or worsens) until you give birth (when Pregnancy Backache is replaced by Postpartum Back Pain). Back Pain During Pregnancy — What …
Continue ReadingCord Blood Banking And Autism
Cord Blood Banking Should we bank our new baby’s umbilical cord blood as a possible treatment for autism? Our first child was recently diagnosed with ASD. This is a question we’ve received a lot at Autism Speaks. The inquiries have increased with the recent launch of a clinical trial studying the effectiveness of cord blood …
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