Pregnancy’s Best Season

    Is it better to be heavily pregnant in waning days of summer or the dead of winter? A colleague and I were discussing the million-dollar question just yesterday. She hasn’t had any kids. And I’m well into my second pregnancy. She really wanted to know. And it’s something I’ve thought about an awful …

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The facts about cord blood banking

        The big day has arrived, your contractions are minutes apart, and you’re on your way to the hospital. The idea of finally getting to hold your perfect baby in your arms helps you through the contractions. Already your mind is dancing with visions of your baby’s future — first smile, first …

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Stem Cell Breakthrough Offers Diabetes Hope

        Scientists have discovered a new technique for turning embryonic stem cells into insulin-producing pancreatic tissue in what could prove a significant breakthrough in the quest to find new treatments for diabetes.  Stem cells have the ability to become any type of cell, so scientists believe they may hold the key to …

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Birth of a Baby, Birth of a Parent

So, you’re pregnant…. now what? So many questions, so many decisions. It can be overwhelming at time. But take a deep cleansing breath and relax, you have 9 months to figure this all out! From fitness to birth plans post pregnancy and delivery and the weeks that follow this article gives advice for the first …

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Cord blood stem cells may restore hearing

  U.S. researchers are undergoing a phase I safety study using a child’s umbilical cord blood stem cells to try to restore hearing loss. The study, which will use patients’ stem cells from their own stored umbilical cord blood, is the first-of-its-kind, and has the potential to restore hearing. This follows evidence from published laboratory studies …

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A 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 — …

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What 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 …

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10 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 …

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