All about ultrasound scans in pregnancy
For decades, ultrasounds have provided millions of expectant parents with peace of mind as they get a glimpse of their unborn baby for the first time. In recent times, they have become a more popular option for parents looking to track their baby’s progress even...
Too hot to sleep – keeping cool during pregnancy
For most, the summer sun is a welcome break from our variable British weather but for mums-to-be, the heat wave brings certain risks and challenges. With temperatures soaring, pregnant women can experience swelling, increased body temperatures and greater sensitivity...
Crochet octopuses help premature babies
Sleeping inside an incubator might seem like a lonely way to start life, but now premature babies can enjoy some much-needed cuddly companionship from an early age. Volunteers have begun crocheting soft octopuses for premature babies over the past few years, with...
Umbilical Cord Blood Used to Treat Stroke in Adults
Scientists at Duke University, North Carolina have begun investigating the effect of cord blood on sufferers of adult stroke. 100 patients between 18-90 years of age will undergo umbilical cord blood transfusions between 3 and 10 days after their stroke. They will...
Placenta Encapsulation and Cord Blood Banking
If you’re a health conscious expectant parent, you’ve probably heard about placenta encapsulation – an emerging process that purportedly harnesses the organ’s power to boost a mother’s health post-birth. But what’s involved in the process? Is placenta encapsulation...
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