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CBA Launches Cord Blood Page for Expecting Parents
As a founding member of the Cord Blood Association, we’re committed to providing expecting parents with every resource available to better understand the science behind cord blood. We truly believe that informing moms- and dads-to-be of the discoveries and...
Valentine’s Day PROMO: Save 50% on Cord Banking Collection Kits!
To celebrate our LOVE of LOVE, we’re offering soon-to-be parents another chance to save 50% on cord blood and/or cord tissue collection kits! From now until February 24th, if you register to cord bank your baby’s umbilical cord blood and/or umbilical cord tissue,...
Canada’s Luckiest Baby 4 has LAUNCHED!
Is your baby Canada’s luckiest baby? As a proud sponsor of the Canada’s Luckiest Baby contest for four years running, we’re SO excited to announce the launch of CLB 4! What is Canada’s Luckiest Baby? Peace of mind, financial freedom, and $50, 000 in prizes to help new...
How to Make the Most of Your Winter Pregnancy
While challenging for some, there’s no doubt about it—being pregnant in any season is an exciting time. But if you’re lucky enough to be pregnant in winter, there are countless benefits. So make yourself a cup of hot herbal tea, put your feet up and relax in front of...
Give Expecting Parents (and Their Family) the Gift of Cord Banking
Imagine you could protect your family today, from the uncertainty of tomorrow. What would you do? The Healing Power of Cord Banking When a baby is born, the blood found in their umbilical cord is often discarded as medical waste. This blood contains healing stem cells...
Natural and Medical Pain Relief Options During Labour
Ah, the miracle of birth. For 9 months, you’re beautiful body has sheltered, nurtured and protected a tiny human being. You’ve survived cravings, muscle discomfort, insomnia and nausea, and now, after months of cuddling with a body pillow and waddling to and from the...
Everything You Need To Know About Umbilical Cord Tissue
Cells for Life launches cord tissue! * But what is cord tissue, and why should you care? For years, we’ve been telling you about the importance of banking your baby’s umbilical cord blood. Used in the treatment of over 80 diseases including leukemia and lymphoma, it...
27 years later: First-ever Transplant Recipient now Spokesperson and Advocate for Cord Blood
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]....
Odds of Finding Cord Blood Stem Cell Match for Siblings, Increase with Private Banking
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...
Cells for Life, Founding Member of Cord Blood Association
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...
Stay Healthy (and Sane): The Importance of Exercising While Pregnant
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...
Twitter Chat Announcement: Let’s Talk Labour Day Fears
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,...
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