Are you expecting another bundle of joy? Or, are you pregnant for the first time and expecting multiples? Congratulations! While you are gearing up for taking care of two (or more) babies, it’s important to start planning for your children’s futures, including their...
As specialists in cord banking, we get a lot of expecting parents asking us whether or not you can safely delay the clamping of the umbilical cord if you plan on storing your baby’s cord blood. The answer is a resounding yes! Not only is it safe, but choosing to both...
Brynn McLennan was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy at the tender age of 12. This disease has left a severe curve in her back, and affects muscle growth in her face, shoulder blades and torso. For nearly two decades Brynn has tried various types of treatment – she...
Summer is finally here. That means warm weather, trips to the cottage and a national event you may not know about – Cord Blood Awareness Month! The month of July is dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of cord blood. Whether you’re expecting a bundle of...
April showers bring May… savings! This Mother’s Day, as we celebrate the inspirational love shared between mother and child, we also acknowledge the sacrifice, commitment and patience required to bring forth and raise a tiny human being. After all, motherhood is...
Nathan Mumford, whose story was recently shared via the Save the Cord Foundation, is a 3-time cancer survivor and umbilical cord blood transplant recipient. Diagnosed at age 8 with Hodgkin’s disease, Nathan was given a 40% chance of survival if he underwent rigorous...
