Did you know that up to 1 in 10 babies are born early every year?1 Babies born before 32 weeks are at higher risk for brain injuries that may lead to the development of cerebral palsy (CP) or other neurological issues.2 Now, scientists are studying whether using a...
Stem cells: your body’s natural repair team Stem cells are your body’s natural repair team, continuously working to repair and renew tissues. They play a crucial role in maintaining the health of various tissues such as blood, heart, bone, skin, muscles, and...
When 6-year-old Zara’s parents decided to store her umbilical cord blood at birth, they never would have guessed that their decision would lead to a groundbreaking achievement in Australian healthcare. After being diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Zara became the first...
What is delayed cord clamping? Delayed cord clamping (DCC) is the practice of not immediately clamping the umbilical cord after delivery but delaying for a period of time to allow some of the blood in the umbilical cord and placenta to flow back into the baby. DCC...
This month, we are excited to highlight a recent publication in the journal Pediatrics examining cord blood infusions in the treatment of cerebral palsy (CP).1 This analysis, originally presented at the Cord Blood Connect 2023 Meeting,2 was an international...
They may not wear capes or fight crimes, but Armené, Lucia, and Wendy stepped up for their children in ways that only a superhero could. In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re highlighting how the bravery and love of these three moms helped save the day for their children....
