When a child is diagnosed with a life‑threatening genetic illness, a family’s world changes forever. The “Save the Sibling” initiative was created to bring hope to families facing such challenges—hope built on advanced science, medical expertise and compassion. This is the inspiring journey of the initiative and how it transformed the life of a young […]
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Making The Choice: Donating or Preserving Your Baby’s Cord Blood
Cord blood is the blood left behind in the umbilical cord and the placenta after childbirth. The cord blood has red, and white blood cells, platelets, and plasma in it. Besides these, it has those special types of stem cells which are found in the bone marrow. These stem cells are unique, and they can […]
Importance of Umbilical Cord Blood in Indian Cultural Values
Since 2023, India has had the world’s most dense population, with around 1.429 billion people. 60 years ago, India was a fast-developing country. While every Indian woman can give birth to 6 children, the fertility rate descended to about 2.0, a bit below 2.0, which is required to sustain the population. After decades of high […]
How Do You Know That A Cord Blood Bank Is Safe?
Learning about the self-repairing power of cord blood stem cells, there are many expecting parents who decide upon umbilical cord blood banking and bear the cost for it. After all, thinking about the health and safety of the baby, before his or her arrival is the responsibility of an expecting parent. And undoubtedly, they choose […]
Coronavirus in Babies: Here’s What You Need to Know
Parents worry – it’s just part of the job. Whether you’re a first-time parent, one with adult children, or even one with grandchildren, you’re constantly worrying. So, it is only natural that the coronavirus pandemic has added one more fear to your list – could it affect your little one? While research about the impact […]
Muscular Dystrophy: Can Stem Cell Treatment Help?
Muscular Dystrophy (MD) is a genetic condition that causes the muscles in your body to weaken and degenerate over time. There are several types of Muscular Dystrophies that can occur, like Becker’s Muscular Dystrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, etc. Of these, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is known to be the most fatal one. However, researchers are […]
A Closer Look At Autism And Its Impact
Autism is not a disease that can be cured with medication. Instead, it is a condition where the individual requires support, care, and understanding of others. So, in this month dedicated to Autism, let’s take some time to understand it and sensitize ourselves to the needs of autistic individuals. What Is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder […]
What Signs Show That Your Child Is Autistic? How to Deal with It?
Autism is usually described as a spectrum disorder because the signs, symptoms, and abilities are different for each patient. And it can be tough to diagnose initially. Most kids with ASD apparently have a usual infanthood and parents are unable to detect any significant warning sign. They sit, crawl, eat, and sleep like any other […]
Things To Know About Cord Blood Banking For Twins
Getting ready to have twins? It’s going to be double the joy and also double the work. You might have already spoken to your doctor about the various complications you may encounter in your pregnancy. You may have also discussed the care you need to take. However, have you asked your doctor about cord blood […]
Know Everything About Umbilical Cord Blood and Cord Blood Banking
During pregnancy, the umbilical cord acts as a “String of life” between the mother and the baby and connects the baby to the placenta. In fact, the baby gets its all-necessary blood or oxygen and nutrition to survive in the mother’s womb, from the placenta through the cord. Earlier, after the baby’s delivery, the umbilical […]