The delivery room is a silent witness to the arrival of a new life. The baby comes into the world. As a rule, the cord is severed and discarded. Even a few years back, many parents were ignorant of its implications in life. If preserved, it could be a potential medical tool, thanks to its […]
The journey into parenthood brings excitement, responsibility, and countless important decisions. Parents carefully choose doctors, plan healthy pregnancies, and look for ways to secure their baby’s future. As a result, stem cell banking has become a major topic among expecting families in recent years. Today, many doctors, hospitals, and pregnancy experts discuss cord blood banking […]
For many parents, pregnancy comes with a long list of decisions. Some are simple. Some feel huge. And when the topic of stem cell banking companies in India comes up, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by medical terms and endless information. That’s where many families pause. As parents, what truly matters is a stem cell […]
Thyroid dysfunction is one of the most common endocrine diseases afflicting expectant women in India. Thyroid disorder significantly affects the path of pregnancy in some ways. From recent epidemiological data as well as a few clinical studies, it has been observed that thyroid complications in pregnancy, particularly hypothyroidism, in the pregnant population of India are […]
Previously considered medical waste and disposed of with the placenta, umbilical cord blood has since proven to be an important biological resource, as it is the highest known source of haematopoietic stem cells. This resource has opened up new avenues in the field of stem cell transplants and therapies. The present article attempts to dispel […]
Cord blood banking has become a vital element of a family healthcare strategy. The pluripotent haematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) play a leading role in regenerative medicine. The applications of these stem cells have broadened, from being used to treat life-threatening diseases, including various types of Leukaemia and immune disorders, to a multitude of genetic disorders. […]
Preeclampsia, a multi-system, hypertensive disorder, often afflicts expectant mothers after 20 weeks of gestation. This disorder affects almost 5 to 8% of all pregnancies worldwide. Preeclampsia is the third leading cause of both maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Detecting the early signs of preeclampsia during pregnancy and taking preventive measures is therefore imperative to […]
Research on cord blood stem cells has highlighted the potential of umbilical cord blood (UCB) in treating neuro-developmental disorders like Autism. Stem cell therapy has been found to lower brain inflammation, thereby supporting the repair of neuronal networks. A considerable period of stem cell therapy for children with autism with higher non-verbal IQs has shown […]
Breakfast is an essential meal for everyone, especially for a would-be mother. The body works overnight, breaking down complex carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, while using up the glucose for tissue repair and supporting the foetal growth as the mother sleeps. On waking, a pregnant mother’s body requires an optimal morning meal to stabilise blood sugar and […]
Foetal activity generally increases during the third trimester. Expectant women often feel the baby’s kicks, rolls, nudges and hiccups as the labour approaches. Foetal hiccups are usually felt as very light rhythmic twitching or repetitive pulses in a specific part of the abdomen. The baby’s hiccups in the womb indicate that the baby’s nervous and […]
The pregnancy journey can be a unique experience for every woman. Alterations in hormonal levels and cardiovascular adaptations are among the many significant physiological changes that take place in a woman’s body during pregnancy. While symptoms like morning sickness, fatigue, and loss of appetite are considered quite common during pregnancy, nosebleeds or medically known as […]