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What Complications Can Affect the Placenta?

What Complications Can Affect the Placenta?

The placenta is a vital part of growing a baby. Mothers-to-be grow this brand new organ alongside their baby, and it serves as the baby’s lifeline during pregnancy. There are, however, some complications that can affect the placenta during pregnancy. We’ve outlined some of the most common conditions below.

A Guide to Pregnancy & Parenthood Acronyms

A Guide to Pregnancy & Parenthood Acronyms

There are so many new things to learn and discover during pregnancy, including an almost entirely new dictionary of terms and acronyms just to do with pregnancy, labour and birth! Today we’re explaining the most common pregnancy and parenthood acronyms that you might need to know.

Cord Blood Banking for Twins, Triplets & Multiples

Cord Blood Banking for Twins, Triplets & Multiples

Congratulations on the exciting news that you’re expecting a multiple miracle! Having twins, triplets or more is such a special time for parents, but there is a little more planning that goes into it than usual.

Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: Speak Up For Babies

Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: Speak Up For Babies

Today marks the beginning of Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, an awareness event that we strongly believe deserves more attention.

Why Do Parents Store Cord Blood Stem Cells?

Why Do Parents Store Cord Blood Stem Cells?

If you’re expecting a new arrival, you might have come across the concept of storing your little one’s umbilical cord blood stem cells at birth. This concept might seem a little strange if you’ve never heard about it before, so we thought we’d answer a few of the questions you might have about the whats and whys of storing your baby’s stem cells.

What Are Midwives and What Do They Do?

What Are Midwives and What Do They Do?

Giving birth is not something that we do alone. While some women may choose a more hands off birth approach, having midwife advice throughout your pregnancy and birth journey is important.

The Importance of Private Cord Blood Banking for Mixed-Race Families

The Importance of Private Cord Blood Banking for Mixed-Race Families

Mixed-race children and ethnic minorities have a lower chance of finding a matching donor from a public cord blood bank. We're exploring how private cord blood banking can provide a potential solution for families who need one.

Preparing Your Toddler for a New Baby

Preparing Your Toddler for a New Baby

Here are a few tips on how to prepare your little one for a new sibling!

Advanced Therapies Congress 2024

Advanced Therapies Congress 2024

Our Scientific Director, Dr Ann Smith was pleased to attend the 2024 Advanced Therapies Congress at the London ExCeL recently. With over 2000 attendees, and 250 global expert speakers, this event underscores the increasing importance of cellular therapies as a significant component of 21st century medicine. The congress explored the current state of stem cell therapies and focussed on cutting-edge research and new clinical applications. Dr Smith has highlighted the key topics that tapped into recent advances in cord blood stem cell research and treatments.

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