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Should I Bank Cord Blood, Cord Tissue, and Placenta Tissue?

A newborn’s umbilical cord blood, cord tissue, and placental tissue have the power to do so much more than protect your baby in utero. But why bank all three?

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Postpartum Nutrition: How Proper Diet Can Help with Postpartum Depression

Discover ways that postpartum mothers can utilize their diet to alleviate symptoms of postpartum depression.

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Breaking News: First Person to be Cured of HIV Using Cord Blood Stem Cells

A woman of mixed race is the first to be cured of HIV using a cord blood derived stem cell treatment.

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Should I Bank Each of My Child’s Stem Cells?

By banking each child’s newborn stem cells, you could be storing life-saving cells not only for them, but also their siblings.

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The Odds of Finding a Multiracial Match in a Public Cord Blood Bank

Finding a stem cell match in a public bank is increasingly difficult for multi-racial Americans: the likelihood of finding a match ranges from 29-79%.

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Placental MSCs Effective Expansion of Cord Blood HSCs

Scientists are looking at ways to increase the number of HSCs outside of the body in order to develop even more effective cellular therapies for all ages.

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What is Placental Tissue 2.0™ Processing?

Americord’s proprietary Placental Tissue 2.0™ processing ensures that multipotent cells are retained, so there is better chance for multiple uses of the tissue.

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5 Valentine-Inspired Pregnancy Announcement Ideas

If you are ready to announce to the world your happy news in February, you could do a Valentine-inspired baby announcement!

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Should You Bank Your Childs Cord Blood When Adopting?

If you are ready to safeguard your child’s health and explore your stem cell storage options, our team is ready to help.

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