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....
The CooperSurgical owned laboratory where Cells for Life’s samples are stored (CooperSurgical is Cells for Life’s parent company) released their first cord blood sample for experimental regenerative therapy in 2005.¹ This milestone — their first non-transplant...
Planning for a new baby is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life. It can also be one of the most overwhelming. From choosing your baby’s name to deciding on a pediatrician, it can feel like every little decision could have a big impact on your child’s...
