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 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 …
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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 …
Continue ReadingGirlfriends….ideas and support during pregnancy are a blessing
Needless to say, having friends around who’ve gone through pregnancy can help us navigate the potholes along the way. Web MD has a ‘Pregnancy Exchange” where women ‘talk’ to each other about a variety of topics, come up with creative solutions to dilemmas, and generally help each other get through the rough spots. Take a …
Continue ReadingEating Well to Fight Postpartum Fatigue
We’ve all been there… feeling like a walking zombie, whether its day or night, the fatigue of having a newborn can be trying. Remember your body has also been through a trauma, and is recovering slowly. If you learn to eat well and graze during the day on healthy foods you will notice that you have more energy during the day. …
Continue ReadingBaby Shower Guide – 10 easy steps
Here is an informative guide for the perfect baby shower. Our friends over at Firsttimepregnancy.com have put together a great list of ideas from guest lists to invitations to entertainment!!! Read here for more…..
Continue ReadingStay-at-Home Dad Survival Guide
Its not only Moms who need a survival guide. Recently, growing numbers of men are deciding to stay at home with the kids and let their wives deal with rush hour traffic and casual Fridays. After having made the decision there are of course many issues to deal with. This article points to some of …
Continue ReadingTop 6 Things Moms Wish Dads Knew
No matter how painstakingly daddies-to-be pore over the pregnancy and parenting guides, there’s invariably a lesson or two they’ll overlook about dealing with a new baby and a postpartum woman. And, according to some new moms, guys tend to miss the same few things over and over. Here are the top things women wish new …
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