Cord blood is the blood found in the umbilical cord and placenta attached to newborn babies. Cord blood is rich in stem cells, the cells from which all other cells are made. Stem cells are used in the treatment of some cancers, immune diseases and...
Once expectant parents decide to save or donate their baby's cord blood, many are at a loss of what to do next. Although the process of saving or donating cord blood varies, some general procedures are common.
Private cord blood banks tout the potential advantages of saving cord blood banking to expectant parents, but often skip over the disadvantages of doing so. While the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Congress of Obstetricians and...
Expectant parents often hear about cord blood banking at some point during the pregnancy, but many are unsure exactly what it entails or if it is worth it. Cord blood banking has many advantages, but parents need to consider many factors before...
Delivering a baby is an intense time. Being well-prepared is a key to making the experience smooth and comfortable. Pregnancy Today recommends packing two hospital bags before the big day. One bag is filled with items you will need for labor and...
Cord blood is the blood that remains in the placenta and umbilical cord after a baby is born. This blood contains loads of stem cells---the cells from which all other cells are created. Until the end of the 20th century, this blood was merely...
When packing for the delivery of a baby you must consider many things, including your own comfort and the comfort of your newborn. Some mothers pack the maternity bag during the third trimester or between 32 and 40 weeks into the pregnancy. Other...
Private cord blood banking allows parents to store blood from a baby's umbilical cord and placenta for future use. Cord blood contains primitive stem cells that are capable of developing into several types of mature cells, according to the Kids...
