Catherine experienced a healthy, uneventful first pregnancy until unforeseen complications arose during delivery that changed everything in an instant. Her newborn son, Cooper, was diagnosed with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), caused by a lack of oxygen and...
Every parent shares a common dream: to see their children grow up healthy and full of life. We strive to protect them from the moment they enter the world, making decisions today that we hope will safeguard their tomorrow. For the Patel family, a decision made at the...
To celebrate Cord Blood Awareness Month 2025 and the healing potential of newborn stem cells, CooperSurgical families were asked why they chose to bank their baby’s cord blood. More than 600 parents* responded with deeply personal reasons, each rooted in a desire to...
Hunter Moore’s favorite phrase to hear may just be, “You can’t do that.” To him, it’s just further fuel for defying the odds. Still in high school and already a champion bodybuilder with over 93,000 Instagram followers, this teen has overcome incredible obstacles to...
Carol Low describes her pregnancy with Dillon as “normal in every way.” Her checkups went as planned, she hit all her milestones, and doctors gave her no indication of any abnormalities with her unborn son. But the moment Dillon was born, Carol and Alex Low knew that...
At Cells for Life we often come across misconceptions surrounding the preservation of newborn stem cells. To offer clarity, let’s dispel some of the most common myths we encounter. Myth #1: Newborn stem cells are only good for a few years.FACT: Based on what is...
