Your baby’s cord blood banking is one of the most important decisions for you and your baby’s life. And, you should entrust upon a bank which is not just financially stable to take care of your baby’s stem cells for a long period of time, but a bank that also uses modern technologies in which […]
Internationally accepted and recognized accreditations are important for a cord blood bank. Accreditations certify that the blood bank has been appraised by authorized bodies for competency, credibility, operational efficiency, and quality management of processing and cryopreservation protocols to ensure the safety of the umbilical cord blood stem cells that are being preserved. Accreditations are quality checks to […]
Today, more and more parents-to-be are recognizing the benefits of cord blood banking and are opting for stem cell banking for their newborns. However, there still are many who have heard of newborn baby stem cell storage but are not aware of the right questions that they should ask regarding cord blood banking. For those who […]
Folate is a natural water-soluble form of vitamin B9 and is found in many food items. It is an essential component, especially in the formation of the baby’s neural tube during early pregnancy. Including sufficient amounts of folate in diet can prevent some major brain and spine-related birth defects in the baby. The daily dietary […]
Breathing problems in babies are more common than we imagine. Most babies suffer from temporary respiratory illnesses caused by varied factors during the first two years. However, some babies have more complex breathing disorders that are either congenital or environmental. Common Breathing Problems in Babies Numerous things can cause breathing problems in babies. Some of […]
During the pregnancy, the umbilical cord is connected to you and your baby, well before your baby is born. In fact, while the baby is developing in the womb, it gets its essential nutrients and oxygen from the umbilical cord blood. Earlier, once the babies were born, the cord-cutting was immediately done and the cord […]
From the time of conceiving to the time of delivery, you might have to face many bitter-sweet challenges, during your pregnancy. You might also have fears and doubts, based on which, you might ask many questions like, “Will the spinal epidural be painful?” or “How shall I pick up my baby?” So, apart from […]
While in the mother’s womb, the baby needs plenty of calcium to develop its bone skeleton which it takes from the mother. Therefore, the mother needs to get adequate calcium to avoid developing calcium deficiency in her body. The need for calcium increases during the third trimester and a deficiency then can weaken her bones. […]
Pregnancy is surely the best emotion in a woman’s life, but it comes with it own set of challenges like morning sickness, cramps and pains. But, that’s not all! Pregnancy also comes with a few medical conditions, which might unnecessarily complicate the pregnancy. Let’s take a look at those medical conditions: Diabetes During Pregnancy Diabetes […]
Look around, and you’ll see advertisements for organic products everywhere. It’s the new rage, and everyone is talking about it. From organic fruits to organic chicken, you’ll find it all and oh boy, is it expensive. However, the important question is why are so many pregnant women ditching conventional foods and opting for organic ones? […]