There are a lot of decisions to consider when having a child – will the birth be natural? Is an at-home birth better than a hospital? Will you save your newborn’s cord blood? After all, you only have one opportunity to do so, but deciding which cord blood bank to...
Cord blood is blood that is found in the blood vessels of the placenta and umbilical cord. It is typically collected immediately after birth—right after the baby’s cord is cut. As a procedure, it is generally safe for both mom and baby. The tricky part is in the...
When you bring a child into the world, there are a lot of decisions to be made. It is important to make an informed choice for all of them. One very important thing to think about is whether or not to save your baby’s cord blood. Saving the cord blood in a cord blood...
There is nothing like looking down at a child that you just gave birth to (or are the proud parent of). Your heart flutters and you know that there is nothing that you will not do to protect your child. As a parent, I know this feeling well. I also know all the fears...
Genetic research has skyrocketed in the last several decades, and with that, so has research into using stem cells (via cord blood and tissue banking) to treat various medical conditions. As people age, sometimes there is a chance, depending on genetics and other...
“What is cord blood and what can cord blood banking do for my family?” Cord blood banking is a non-invasive and straightforward procedure that happens after childbirth. While the process may only take a minute or two, it can save a life down the road. For those...