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 […]
What Are Antenatal Classes? Are They Helpful For Pregnant Women?
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 you ask many questions like, “Will the spinal epidural be painful?” or “How shall I pick up my baby?” So, apart […]
Tips to Keep Bones Healthy When You Are Pregnant
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. […]
Beware of These Chronic Diseases During Pregnancy
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 […]
Should You Eat Organic Foods During Pregnancy?
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? […]
Common Misconceptions About Cord Blood Banking
Cord blood banking can be a life-saving decision for your child and the family. When making this decision you need to be sure about all the pros and cons. Unfortunately, there are lots of misconceptions surrounding stem cell banking. Some of them are: Misconception: Stem Cell Therapy is Still in the Experimental Phase Fact: Stem […]
Know the Basics of Stem Cells – How are Cord Blood Stem Cells Different?
Over the years, stem cell transplantation has been considered promising in treating problems related to several life-threatening diseases and disorders. Diseases like cancer, Parkinson’s and other blood and genetic disorders and immunological deficiencies have seen some hope since the advent of stem cell therapy. But, do you know what exactly are these stem cells and […]
Still, Working From Home? Know-How To Changes Gears From Work To Parent?
Since the coronavirus pandemic has made its appearance, around this world, life has suddenly taken a turn. Out of everything else, work and academics has started following a home-based-online pattern and working parents and children have seen a huge transition in their daily lives. In fact, the thin line between being working professionals and parents […]
What is HLA Typing? Why is Important Before Cord Blood Stem Cell Transplantation?
Earlier umbilical cord along with the cord blood used to be considered as a medical waste. But, since cord blood has been known to be rich with Haematopoietic stem cells, cord blood stem cell transplantation has come up as an effective treatment procedure with life-saving benefits. However, the effectiveness can truly be felt when the […]
Breastfeeding is Good Both For You and Your Baby – Know How?
Embracing motherhood, after passing through a long journey of nine-months, is not easy. And we understand that, becoming a mother involves a lot of pain, compromises and sacrifices. But, with your mewling little one in your arms, you feel like you’ve been rewarded after winning the huge pregnancy challenge. Well! Now that you are a […]