Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the brain and spinal cord and causes a wide variety of symptoms. It is a lifelong condition with no cure. However, there are some treatments available out there and, in this blog, we aim to give a...
The focus of cord blood is usually on your baby, after all, it being their blood, it is a 100% genetic match to them. But is it only them? Who else, if anyone, can use their cord blood? Your baby Privately banking your child’s cord blood gives them access to a...
As everyone knows the heart is one of the most important muscles in the body, so when something goes wrong with it, not only is it scary but it can change a life completely. During a heart attack, blood and oxygen are prevented from entering the heart causing the...
Something that inevitably happens when you’re pregnant is that you get offered advice from everyone! This includes those old wives’ tales – those widely held traditional beliefs and myths on pregnancy that are now regarded as unscientific or incorrect. Whilst...
We just finished a gorgeous summer and now it’s time for winter to roll in. Time to bust out the hats and scarves and protect your baby bump. The following are our tips for getting through the winter while pregnant. If you need a helping hand, we have you covered....
Why should I bank my baby’s cord blood? How is it collected? What can it be used for? Questions you may find yourself asking. Hopefully, you’ll find the answers here. Why bank cord blood? Banking cord blood is less about the blood and more about the precious stem...