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Cord Blood Awareness Month: Why More Parents Are Choosing to Store Their Baby's Stem Cells

Cord Blood Awareness Month: Why More Parents Are Choosing to Store Their Baby’s Stem Cells

Cord Blood Awareness Month is the perfect time to discover how newborn stem cells are already saving lives and why more families are choosing to preserve them for the future.

Pregnancy During a UK Heatwave: How to Stay Safe and Why Planning Ahead Matters

Pregnancy During a UK Heatwave: How to Stay Safe and Why Planning Ahead Matters

With temperatures rising across the UK this week, many expectant parents may be feeling more uncomfortable than usual. While most people enjoy warm summer weather, pregnancy can make coping with heat more challenging.

Public vs private cord blood banking: what’s the difference?

Public vs private cord blood banking: what’s the difference?

Public and private cord blood banking each offer unique benefits. Learn the key differences, why donor matching matters, and how to choose the right option for your family.

The Potential of Umbilical Cord Stem Cells in Future Joint Repair

The Potential of Umbilical Cord Stem Cells in Future Joint Repair

Emerging research suggests that mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) from umbilical cord tissue may help repair damaged cartilage, reduce inflammation and improve joint function in people with osteoarthritis, highlighting the growing regenerative potential of cord tissue stem cells.

How Popular is Your Due Date?

How Popular is Your Due Date?

When you first find out that you’re pregnant, there are so many exciting new experiences to look forward to and so much information to learn. Depending on the time of year, you might need to purchase newborn summer or winter outfits; you might like to prepare a Christmas gift for a baby born in early December; or you might even be wondering about what school year your little one will fall into.

Cord blood breakthroughs in the treatment of severe aplastic anaemia

Cord blood breakthroughs in the treatment of severe aplastic anaemia

Breakthrough research in cord blood transplantation for severe aplastic anaemia shows how newborn stem cells can play a critical role in life-saving treatments.

When cord blood saved a life — and why that matters for every newborn

When cord blood saved a life — and why that matters for every newborn

A cord blood donation saved a teenager’s life, but not everyone is lucky enough to find a match. Discover why storing your baby’s stem cells matters.

15 Fascinating Facts About Stem Cells (And Why Cord Blood Is So Special)

15 Fascinating Facts About Stem Cells (And Why Cord Blood Is So Special)

Find out more about why stem cells and cord blood are so incredible!

World Cord Blood Day 2022

World Cord Blood Day 2022

This year, World Cord Blood Day falls on Tuesday 15th November 2022. This is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the potentially life-saving stem cells found in umbilical cord blood.