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1. The use of stem cells
(Birth/Stem cells)

A cord blood bank is a facility which stores umbilical cord blood for future use. Private and public cord blood banks have mainly developed since the middle of the nineties as an answer to the use of cord ...

2. Cord Blood Banking
(Birth/Stem cells)

Cord blood banking is simple, after the umbilical cord is cut, the blood is drained out of the placenta. This blood is rich in baby's "stem cells," which are immature blood cells that are able to change ...

3. Breastfeeding Guide for New Dads
(Dads/Dads & kids)

... chooses, she should ensure that there is no strain to the baby's head or neck. Why should my spouse breastfeed? According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, here are just some of the ...

4. Giving birth underwater
(Birth/Under water birth)

... oxygen during this time though it can never be predicted when the placenta will begin to separate causing the flow of oxygen to baby to stop. The umbilical cord pulsating is not a guarantee that the baby ...

5. C-Sections Tied to Some Premature Births
(Birth/Caesarian Section)

... researchers focused on single births instead of multiples, which make C-sections much more likely and necessary.) And, according to the study, most of those single premature deliveries — a staggering ...

6. Labour Bags for Mum-to-Be
(News/Hot topic)

... so pack some pens and paper! it’s amazing how quick time passes and what you forget, even a paragraph of your emotions can make a beautiful keepsake to one day share with your baby.   8. Camera/Camcorder ...

7. Your First Appointment
(Pregnancy/Medical exam)

... may be an option. If you have any health problems, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, bring your medical records with you. Your questions can then be answered right away instead of having to wait ...

8. How Accurate Are Pregnancy Tests?
(Pregnancy/Pregnancy tests)

... the growth of the baby closely and advise you accordingly.  ...

9. 6 Physical Changes During Pregnancy
(Pregnancy/Getting pregnant)

... may lead to or aggravate post-natal depression. According to obstetricians and gynecologists, if you are pregnant, you would likely to experience the following physical changes. It definitely helps you ...

10. What is Cord Blood and Can it Help Your Baby?
(Child care/Baby safety)

Cord blood is the blood found in the umbilical cord after a baby is born. It is becoming increasingly popular to bank this cord blood. The reason? The umbilical cord blood contains stem cells. What ...