Tag: cord blood
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What Is Cord Blood Banking?
Read more Hey there, friend! If you’re expecting a little one, you might have stumbled upon the topic of cord blood banking. It’s totally normal to have questions about it, so let’s break it down together in a casual way, shall we? What is Cord Blood? So, what exactly is cord blood? It’s the extra…
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Cord Blood and Tissue Banking: Costs and Benefits
Read more The umbilical cord plays a crucial role in a baby’s development by protecting the blood vessels that transport blood between the mother and the baby during pregnancy. Beyond its protective function, the umbilical cord contains various types of stem cells, including Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs). Unlike Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs) prevalent in cord…
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How to Contribute Cord Blood: A Life-Saving Opportunity
Read more As you prepare to welcome your newborn into the world, consider the incredible opportunity to help save a life through cord blood donation. Hospitals typically discard the umbilical cord blood after birth, but within it lies a treasure trove of stem cells that can be collected and used for life-saving transplants. Every newborn’s…