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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Stem cell research has progressed from conception to implementation—quietly and gradually. Families are now proactively planning, including those with more than one child, and it is at this point that the practical benefits of stem cell banking for siblings commence. Stem cell banking extends beyond the collection of newborn cord blood; it is also crucial […]
The third trimester of pregnancy brings unique changes to the would-be mother. The growing belly during this period impacts sleep quality and mobility, while causing back pain, breathing issues, and digestive problems. In most cases, a sudden loss of appetite in the 9th month of pregnancy causes more anxiety to the mother than harm to […]
Anaemia is a widespread medical condition afflicting Indian women during their pregnancies. Poor quality or an inadequate number of red blood cells are the root causes of this ailment. Acute deficiency of iron, folate and Vitamin B-12 in an expectant woman’s diet leads to pathological anaemia during pregnancy. A mother’s red blood cell and plasma […]
Down syndrome is the consequence of an atypical cell division. It is a common genetic condition first described by the English physician John Langdon Down. A set of specific symptoms that always occur together in individuals with this chromosomal anomaly has led it to be called “syndrome” or Down syndrome. This article highlights the screening […]
Various mothers experience pregnancies differently. While some give birth vaginally only after the 40th week of pregnancy or full-term pregnancy, others may face premature labour or emergencies, like their water might be broken before the contractions start. When an expectant woman’s water breaks before the 37th week of pregnancy, and labour doesn’t start immediately after, […]