Delayed Cord Clamping: A Guide to Research and Options
Here’s what parents need to know about the new studies on delayed cord clamping: the research, the benefits, and the options Delayed cord blood clamping has been receiving noticeable attention during...
View ArticleCord Blood Awareness Month: Americord partners with healthy mama brand
You can’t wait for that day to arrive…. Oh, were you talking about the due date? We’ve been waiting all year for Cord Blood Awareness Month! But if you’re waiting for a certain bundle to arrive, this...
View ArticleDelayed Cord Clamping and Cord Blood Banking: A Parent’s Guide
Parents Have the Opportunity to Bank Cord Blood After Delayed Cord Clamping With an endorsement by the World Health Organization and recent articles by CNN, NPR, and Huffington Post, delayed cord...
View ArticleRaffle Winners for Biggest Baby Shower NY!
Here are the lucky winners from The Biggest Baby Shower NY raffle! The first winner is the lucky recipient of the Ovia New Moms Survival Kit and a $250 Americord Gift Card! And the winner is: Marganit...
View ArticleHSCs and MSCs: What is the Difference?
What is the difference between Hematopietic stem cells and Mesenchymal stem cells? Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can be found in tissues all over the body. Bone...
View ArticleWhat Is Cord Blood Used For?
Stem cells from a newborn baby’s umbilical cord blood may be used to treat a wide variety of diseases, such as leukemia, sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, and lymphoma. In fact, clinical trials...
View ArticlePlacental Stem Cells: The Promise of Regenerative Therapy
Like cord blood, the human placenta is rich in hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), which can become any type of blood cell. But in addition to HSCs, the placenta is also rich in mesenchymal stem cells...
View ArticleHow the First Cord Blood Transplant Saved a 6-Year-Old from a Deadly Disease
We tend to think of stem cell therapy as new, but in fact it’s been used successfully since 1988. That was the year that an international collaboration saved the life of a 6-year-old boy through the...
View ArticleRaffle Winners for Big City Moms Los Angeles!
Here are the lucky winners from The Biggest Baby Shower raffle! Both winners will receive an iPad mini. And the winners are: Cassandra Wong Gabrielle Zacuto Congratulations! If you’re a winner, please...
View Article1 in 3 People May Benefit from Regenerative Medicine in Their Lifetime
It’s been estimated that 1 in 3 people may benefit from regenerative medicine during their lifetime.[i] Regenerative medicine is an exciting new approach to treatment that involves regenerating tissues...
View ArticleWinner of The Bump February Raffle!
The winner has been selected! This lucky person will receive free Cord Blood 2.0 banking with 20 years of storage. And the winner is: Hien Morris Congratulations! If you’re the winner, please call us...
View ArticlePregnancy Safety: What’s Safe and What to Avoid?
If you’re pregnant, you probably have plenty of questions about what you should or shouldn’t eat, drink, and do during pregnancy, especially if you’re a first-time mom. Friends and family members may...
View ArticleCord Blood Banking Comparison: Cryocell vs. Americord
Side by side, most cord blood banks may seem similar. But this cord blood banking comparison between Cryocell and Americord will open your eyes to the differences in quality, innovation, and value....
View ArticleCord Blood Banking Basics
When you are pregnant, you have a lot of choices to make in relation to the birth of your baby. From where to how you want to deliver, making sure that both you and the baby are healthy is the most...
View ArticleThe Stages of Labor: Bringing Baby into the World
Every woman’s labor is different. Some women are in labor for many hours, even a day or more, while others deliver their baby within a matter a few hours. Whether a woman has had a child before can...
View ArticleFetal Development & Cord Blood
Fetal development is one of the most awe-inspiring processes of nature. While a child is developing in the womb, an important tool that can help a child recover from several serious illnesses also...
View ArticleThe Form-Changing Magic of Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs)
Unlike hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), which are now used to treat about 80 blood- and bone-related diseases, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) aren’t currently utilized for stem cell therapy. Yet...
View ArticleCord Blood Banking Comparison: Cryocell vs. Americord
Side by side, most cord blood banks may seem similar. But this cord blood banking comparison between Cryocell and Americord will open your eyes to the differences in quality, innovation, and value....
View ArticleCord Tissue Banking: Still Unsure?
Still Unsure About Cord Tissue Banking? You’ve probably heard about cord blood banking, but what about cord tissue banking? What’s the difference? A lot of parents are asking this question and the...
View ArticleMilestones in Fetal Development
Parenthood is a cherished step some choose to take in life. The moment you find out you’re expecting, you find yourself filled with joy and maybe a bit of nerves as your life changes. But what exactly...
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