We have all been told of the negative effects of smoking during pregnancy, but here is yet another article stating devastating defects in children whose mothers smoked while pregnant. The new medical study found a connection between smoking during pregnancy and certain defects such as those that obstruct the flow of blood from the right …
Continue ReadingFoods to Avoid During Pregnancy
You may find yourself craving strange combinations of foods or foods that you didn’t even care for before you were pregnant. Though most foods are safe to eat, there are some foods that should be avoided during pregnancy, and the list of foods that are off-limits may be surprising. Many of these foods are foods that …
Continue ReadingCommon Painkillers may raise risk of birth defects
According to a study in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, the study indicated an association between use of the drugs and a modest risk of congenital heart defects, as well as a heightened risk for spina bifida, hydrocephaly, congenital glaucoma and gastroschisis and was reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and …
Continue ReadingGreat success story on Cord Blood. Read about Baby John.
Here is an amazing story about the success of umbilical cord blood transplantation. Baby John is living proof that cord blood can be a tremendously valuable safety net for your baby. Click ‘play’ the youtube video above for the inspiring story.
Continue ReadingAre you superstitious about pregnancy?
Planning for your baby’s arrival can include many wonderful outings and decisions. Although there are many things you may not want to do before the eventful day, make sure to make plans in advance for banking your baby’s umbilical cord blood. It’s one of the few pre-pregnancy necessities. Preparing for your baby’s birth by painting …
Continue ReadingPregnancy Diet and Nutrition | What to Eat, What Not to Eat
There’s a reason they say you’re “eating for two” when you’re pregnant. In addition to the nutrients that your body usually needs, you now have a baby growing inside of you who is relying on you to provide what it needs to thrive and develop. The best way to ensure this is with a healthy …
Continue ReadingPre baby bucket list
There are so many things to do and so little time before your LO gets here. Besides all the baby preparing you will need to do, such as the checklists, the birth plan, etc, you need to plan for a day just for you. It might be filled with pampering, or shopping or a restful …
Continue ReadingPrenatal Checkups and Tests
What You need to Know Pamela Brawer Save a Tot Prenatal care is the care you get while you are pregnant. This care can be provided by a doctor, midwife or other health care professional. The goal of prenatal care is to monitor the progress of a pregnancy and to identify potential problems before they …
Continue ReadingCord Blood Banking: Why new parents need to educate themselves about cord blood banking
Five days before her first birthday, Peyton Connelly had been crankier and sleepier than usual. When her mom, Shelly, went to retrieve her from her crib after a lengthy nap, “Peyton stood up and fell over,” Shelly says. Alarmed, Shelly and her husband, Travis, 32, took their toddler to the local hospital. There they were …
Continue ReadingThe Value of Saving Umbilical Cord Blood
It’s a decision that every parent should take very seriously, since there is only one chance at birth to save these precious cells. That’s the message that Save the Cord Foundation wants to share with expectant parents and the public. The stem cells found in the umbilical cord, placenta and cord tissue are …
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