by Cells4Life Middle East | Dec 16, 2019 | Cord Blood Banking
One of the most common questions about cord blood banking is whether it is compatible with caesarean birth. Read this article to find out: The umbilical cord blood collection process is very simple. It is a safe and painless procedure that occurs after your child is...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Dec 11, 2019 | Cord Blood Banking
Are you expecting a new baby and interested to learn about cord blood banking? Here are some of the best online resources to help you get started: Parents Guide to Cord Blood Foundation The Parents Guide to Cord Blood Foundation is founded by Dr. Frances Verter, PhD....
by Cells4Life Middle East | Nov 18, 2019 | Cord Blood Banking
The stem cells from a newborn’s cord blood are currently used to treat a wide range of conditions. Expecting parents save the cord blood at birth to protect their baby’s health. But what is the likelihood that your child will need their own cord blood in...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Nov 4, 2019 | Cord Blood Banking
The world’s first umbilical cord blood transplant took place in France in 1988 – a fairly recent occurrence – where a young boy was cured of the life-threatening condition Fanconi anaemia, a hereditary disease that affects the bone marrow. Since then, more than 40,000...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Sep 1, 2019 | Cord Blood Banking, Cord Blood Stem Cells, Stem Cell News
Traditionally, doctors would discard the umbilical cord after a mother has given birth. They saw no value in this material and would simply throw it into the bin. This has all changed thanks to the discovery of powerful stem cells in umbilical cord blood and tissue....
by Cells4Life Middle East | Aug 19, 2019 | Cord Blood Banking
Umbilical cord blood contains stem cells that can be used to treat many life-threatening diseases. Cord blood is now widely recognised as being an important medical resource that should be preserved for future use. Many expecting parents are interested in storing cord...
