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Cord Blood Banking Process: Step-by-Step Guide

A guide for parents to outline what cord blood banking is, how it can be used, and how to actually go through the process of banking.

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HSCs and MSCs: What is the Difference?

Umbilical cords contain two types of stem cells - hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). What's the difference?

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How the First Cord Blood Transplant Saved 6-Year-Old Matthew Farrow

Dive in to the first successful umbilical cord blood transplant performed on a 6-year-old boy with Fanconi Anemia.

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Guide to Labor: All You Need to Know About Stages of Labor

Knowing what to expect will help you prepare mentally, emotionally, and physically for labor. Let’s take a look at the stages of labor as they typically unfold for vaginal deliveries.

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Cord Blood Banking Comparison: Cryo-Cell vs. Americord

This cord blood banking comparison between Cryo-Cell and Americord will open your eyes to the differences in quality, innovation, and value.

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Three Trimesters of Pregnancy: Fetal Development Milestones

Your babies growth journey is the most fascinating part of pregnancy. Let's explore growth, trimester by trimester.

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Cord Blood HSCs Can Treat Acquired Hearing Loss

In this clinical trial, hearing loss was treated using cord blood stem cells. Acquired hearing loss occurs in amoung 15% of school-aged children.

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ViaCord vs. Americord

Let's compare ViaCord and Americord to determine which is the better private cord blood bank for your family.

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2014 Duke University Clinical Trial Shows Promise Treating Cerebral Palsy

Let's look into how a clinical trial at Duke University is testing the viability of treating Cerebral Palsy with cord blood stem cells.

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