In 1988, Matthew Farrow, of North Carolina, became the first person to ever receive a transplant using umbilical cord blood. At the time, Matthew was 5 years old and living with Fanconi anemia, a rare, inherited blood disorder that leads to bone marrow failure[1]....
Recently, an article was published by CTV and other news agencies telling the story of Nolan, a young boy whose life was saved thanks to a cord blood donation his mom made four years earlier at Hema-Quebec Public Cord Blood Bank, located in Montreal. Nolan had been...
As the leading cord blood bank in Canada, Cells for Life is proud to announce its role as a founding member of the Cord Blood Association. The Cord Blood Association, or the CBA, is a non-profit organization that “promotes the work of the cord blood community for the...
Every pregnancy, like every person, is different. From morning sickness to swollen ankles, for some women pregnancy can be an uncomfortable, and near debilitating experience. Fortunately, for the lucky ones, it’s a period during which you can continue to enjoy most of...
It’s official! The very first Cells for Life Twitter Chat has arrived. How long can you wait before getting an epidural? What should you do when your water breaks? How can I ease pain in labour? Whether you’re new to the delivery room or a veteran of childbirth,...
