At New England Cord Blood Bank, we know you have a lot to think about with a new baby on the way. You have medical appointments to plan, baby equipment to buy, a nursery to paint, and Cord Blood Banking to arrange. We also feel that you deserve the best value possible. Should you enroll for Cord Blood Banking now… Read More »Introducing the NECBB Best Price Guarantee!
What is a birth plan? A birth plan is a document that lets your medical team know your preferences and desires before, during and after labor. The Birth Plan will list your preferences for things like your preferred delivery method, who you wish to be present during and after delivery and your in-room comfort wishes. Keep in mind that you… Read More »Free Birth Plan
A new study offers significant evidence that umbilical cord blood transplants reduce complications after transplant, the need for immunosuppression and the incidence of infections and hospitalizations in leukemia patients. A University of Colorado Cancer Center study released in July 2016 compared outcomes of leukemia patients who had received bone marrow transplants from matched, unrelated donors to those who had received… Read More »Cord Blood Transplants Reduce Complications
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! The CDC has published a valuable collection of tips, facts, and resources related to breast cancer awareness and detection, which we are happy to syndicate. Please be aware, and proactive!
Stem Cell Awareness Day 2016 Today is Stem Cell Awareness Day! Each year on the second Wednesday of October, organizations and individuals around the world work together to ensure that we all realize the benefits of one of the most promising fields of science in our time. We also aim to promote a greater understanding of stem cell research, and… Read More »Stem Cell Awareness Day 2016
Want to escape for a long weekend or extended vacation before your baby makes his or her debut? A ‘babymoon’ alone with your spouse or a friend is a great way to relax and enjoy some time all to yourself! This is your chance, before your life becomes overwhelmed by on-demand feedings, diaper changes, lack of sleep, and laundry –… Read More »7 Summer Babymoon Destinations
Today, expectant parents across the world to become more informed than ever. In addition to getting advice from healthcare providers and online resources, friends, family members, and co-workers have plenty of ‘helpful tips’ to add to the mix. You’re pregnant… and everyone else is an expert! Have you ever wondered if some of the “facts” you’ve heard about pregnancy are… Read More »True or False? Debunking 13 Common Pregnancy Myths
Is there a genetic disease such as cystic fibrosis, Huntington’s disease, or sickle cell anemia that runs in your family? Are you ready to start a family, but worried that you may pass down a genetic disorder to your unborn child? It’s a fear that many parents share, whether they know there’s a potential risk in their family health history… Read More »Concerned About Passing Down a Genetic Disease to Your Child?
We’re so ingrained to believe that intercourse could easily lead to an unintended pregnancy early in our lives that many of us are absolutely shocked to discover how difficult it can be to conceive when we’re finally ready to start a family. When you’re trying without success for months or years to conceive, it can feel like you’re alone in… Read More »IVF, IUI, ICSI, Oh My! Understanding Infertility Causes & Treatments
As your baby grows and takes up more room in your body during your second and third trimesters, you may start to feel slightly uncomfortable. In particular, you may be suffering from pregnancy back pain. If so, you’re certainly not alone! As many as 70% of pregnant women experience back pain during pregnancy, according to the American Pregnancy Association. Still,… Read More »7 Ways to Ease Pregnancy Back Pain