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Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Cord Blood Banking Process
Banking your baby’s cord blood is a decision that is ultimately made by you and your family. But while the decision itself is yours to make, it is in your best interests to learn all the facts about cord blood banking from your doctor to be fully educated before you decide what to do.
Did You See The Stem Cell Universe Feature Starring Stephen Hawking?
Stem cells were the stars of the night on the Science Channel last night. The network debuted the highly anticipated ‘Stem Cell Universe,’ starring Stephen Hawking and executive produced by Morgan Freeman through his company, Revelations Entertainment.
Why Doctors Increasingly Prefer Cord Blood Over Bone Marrow Therapy
Doctors will at time recommend their patients diagnosed with blood conditions or disorders for a blood cell transplant. There are several possibilities to transplant blood forming cells into a patient in need, but there are two options that are most recommended by doctors – through umbilical cord blood or bone marrow.
Can fathers cut umbilical cords and collect cord blood?
If you are a mother expecting a new baby, for the first time or otherwise, you may have had a discussion with your husband or partner about how to cut the umbilical cord post delivery. In fact, many fathers opt to be the one to cut the umbilical cord of their newborn to be as involved as possible in the birthing process.
Exercise Feels Great For The Body Even During Pregnancy Right?
Many expecting mothers refer to their unborn children as little miracles, celebrating one of the most wondrous times for any new or established family. The pregnancy is for parents to prepare for the baby, and to consider all options to keep both mother and child healthy.
Moms Wrap Their Little Ones In Mamaroo This Valentines Day
With the chilly month of January coming to a close, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. But between the flowers, boxes of chocolates, and heart-shaped greeting cards, it’s nice to remember that Valentine’s Day is really about love, and spreading that love to family and friends.
Diabetic expecting moms test benefit of continuous glucose monitors
Alberta Health Services and the University of Calgary are partnering up to join an international health study. The goal of the study is to determine if a blood sugar monitoring device can help diabetic pregnant women keep both themselves and their unborn children safe.
Teach Yourself About Cord Blood Banking Before Donating
The national cord blood donor program is expanding across Canada with the BC Women’s Hospital in Vancouver becoming the latest cord blood collection site. Canadian Blood Services, the primary architects of the donor program, encourages as many new and expecting mothers as possible to donate their baby’s cord blood.
Does The Flu Shot Prevent Premature Or Underweight Births In Canada
Is there a connection between Canada’s annual flu shot with low-weight and premature births? Researchers at Dalhousie University in Halifax seem to think so, who argue that an overwhelming misunderstanding of the flu shot drives many pregnant mothers away from the vaccine.
Will Cord Blood Stem Cell Trials Increase Need For Cord Blood Banks
Doctors see potential in using cord blood stem cells as viable options for therapy in an ever growing list of diseases and conditions. Cord blood is currently used as an optional form of therapy in up to 75 life-threatening diseases and conditions.
New Education Classes, New Chances To Learn About Cord Blood
With 2014 officially upon us, services begin anew once again. This includes information sessions for families interested in learning more about cord blood and cord blood banking, which are provided regularly by Insception Lifebank.
Will Your New Year’s Resolution Involve Learning About Cord Blood
The beginning of 2014 is only a few days away, and many people will spend the next week committing to New Year’s resolutions. Resolutions are personal to each unique individual, but many commitments revolve around common themes. For example, some people commit to spending money wisely, while others commit to spending more time with their families.
Fundraising Committees Are Helping Canada’s Cord Blood Donor Program
Canada launched the national cord blood donor program at the end of September, which is managed by the Canadian Blood Services. As part of the program, CBS created the For All Canadians fundraising campaign to help reach its $12.5 million goal necessary to effectively manage the cord blood program.
Babycenter Magazine Releases 2013 Top 100 Baby Names List
As the holiday season bears down upon us and the world prepares to say goodbye to 2013, families are reflecting on the trends and events of the past year. Common customs at the end of each calendar year are for organizations to release lists of popular names, products, or personalities that were the most trending headlines.
Stem Cell Experts Head To San Diego For 2013 World Stem Cell Summit
Experts in the fields of cord blood and stem cell regenerative medicine are off to San Diego this week to participate in the World Stem Cell Summit of 2013. The event is being held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt hotel in the city, and will last from Wednesday December 4 until Friday December 6.
The Many Therapeutic Insception Lifebank Cord Blood Program Partners
Family cord blood banking programs partner with leading hospitals and medical institutions in their respective communities to help expand research into potential therapeutic benefits derived from cord blood stem cell transplants.
Communities Prepare To Give Back During #Givingtuesday
The spirit of the holiday season is to instill feelings of giving within people to help the less fortunate. People and organizations around the world are beginning the holiday season with a commitment to give to non-profit organizations with a growing conscientious movement.
Lois Hole Hospital In Edmonton Will Collect Cord Blood In 2014
The Canadian Blood Services completed its goal of opening Canada’s national donor cord blood banking program earlier this year. The program first launched at a hospital in Ottawa, with commitments to expand to three other cities across the country by mid-2014.
Why A Pediatrician Changed Her Mind About Family Cord Blood Banking
Now that Canada is accepting umbilical cord blood donations from families, Canadians are questioning the differences between donor and family cord blood banking.
Four Seasons founders donate $10M to Mount Sinai Hospital
Mount Sinai Hospital, one of the most well-established health sciences centres in Toronto, was the recipient of a special donation earlier this month. The founders of the Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts donated an incredible $10 million to Mount Sinai in order to finance cancer research and care services.
Digital photos of children detect early retinoblastoma
Could cellphone cameras be what uncover a new method of detecting potential cancer in the eye? A theory from one parent was studied at the Harvard Medical School, which suggests that photos of children with “white eye” or leukocoria could be early signs of the developing cancer known as retinoblastoma.
November Is National Diabetes Awareness Month
November is internationally recognized as National Diabetes Awareness Month, an awareness campaign devoted to helping people who are or could be diagnosed with diabetes. Organizers hope to gain a better understanding of how to prevent, provide therapy, and one day possibly cure all forms of diabetes.
Gamida Cell Reports Positive Tests For Nicord Blood Stem Cell Product
Gamida Cell, an Israeli company, has been developing expansion technologies for blood stem cells in an attempt to overcome some of the limitations currently associated with cord blood transplants, namely the delayed time to engraftment. Gamida Cell’s NiCord is an expanded blood stem cell product derived from a cord blood unit.
Upcoming Fall Season Baby Expos In London And Toronto
Become informed, shop around, and meet exciting new families at the last two baby expos of the year.