{"id":27234,"date":"2022-04-15T13:34:20","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T13:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/?p=27234"},"modified":"2022-08-18T11:06:58","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T11:06:58","slug":"five-top-tips-on-how-to-prepare-for-your-babys-arrival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/2022\/04\/five-top-tips-on-how-to-prepare-for-your-babys-arrival\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Top Tips on How to Prepare for Your Baby\u2019s Arrival"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Header text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”How to prepare for your Big Day” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|5px|10px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

How to look after yourself and get organised before you give birth. And, advice on stem cell storage to help give your little one the best life possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Section 1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title: congratulations” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|10px|0px|10px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Congratulations on your pregnancy!<\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text: As you go into your second….” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”0px|10px|5px|10px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

As you go into your second and third trimesters, and \u201cbump\u201d becomes more visible, it\u2019s all turning into something real. Yes, you are doing this; bringing a new life into the world. It\u2019s so exciting. (It\u2019s also spine-tinglingly nerve-wracking.)<\/p>\n

It\u2019s official. Giving birth will be one of the most significant things you ever do \u2013 and there\u2019s not long to go now.<\/p>\n

So, how should you prepare for your delivery?<\/p>\n

Whilst you\u2019re no doubt being bombarded with well-meaning advice, here at Cells4Life we\u2019re seeing the wood for the trees, and cutting through the impenetrable foliage of advice to offer you some basic yet essential tips.<\/p>\n

Plus, if we may, an important, final \u201cjust leaving this here\u201d-type suggestion. Something that could be life changing. <\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Section 2 – (1. Look after yourself)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”1.\tLook After Yourself” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

1. Look After Yourself<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text: Yes, we know….” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Yes, we know \u2013 the most glaringly obvious recommendation in the history of everything. But, once baby arrives, your bundle of joy will take up all your attention and energy, so being physically and emotionally ready is vital.<\/p>\n

Did you know, for example, that you can book a pregnancy massage? With super-safe essential oils, treatments like this are worth their weight in gold and are a lovely self-care treat. <\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Section 3 Look After Yourself” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title: Have a think about the following: ” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|10px|0px|5px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Have a think about the following:<\/h4>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ admin_label=”section 4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Exercise” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”0px|10px|5px|5px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Exercise.<\/strong> No need to lift heavy weights, or do anything too strenuous. For instance, pregnancy yoga is definitely a thing, and it\u2019s great for your mind and body. Very balancing. Also \u2013 walking. Just put your trainers on and take a turn around the park. Human beings are designed to move. And that includes you!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Preventative” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”0px|10px|5px|5px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Preventative care<\/strong>. You matter. Leading up to the birth, it may appear that all your healthcare is about being pregnant. However, you\u2019ll need an appointment with the dentist, and one with the optometrist if you wear glasses. Why? Because looking after your teeth or your vision may slide down your priorities list once your little one arrives.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pregnant-exercise-2.png” alt=”parents banking stem cells” title_text=”pregnancy exercise” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||7px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Section 5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Sleep” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”0px|10px|5px|5px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Sleep<\/strong> is essential. Due to pregnancy, you may be tired anyway, so a few early nights with an enjoyable book (or a pen and notebook to plan baby names) will ensure that you\u2019ll get some much-needed rest.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Eating well” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”0px|10px|5px|5px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Eating well<\/strong> should be a given, although we all know that life can get in the way. There\u2019s no need to eat for two, but you may need some extra calories:<\/p>\n

Second trimester (13 to 26 weeks) \u2013 340 extra calories a day(1)<\/p>\n

Third trimester (after 26 weeks) \u2013 450 extra calories a day(1)<\/p>\n

Check with your doctor.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heathy eating guidelines are as you would expect. Try to eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, decent quality proteins and dairy products. Reduce your salt intake if you can, and choose foods and drinks without added sugar.
Feeling sick? We feel your pain. A slice of wholemeal toast or wholegrain crackers may help.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Section 6 (2.\tHousehold Essentials)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title: 2.\tHousehold Essentials” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

2. Household Essentials<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text: on to practical things..” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Onto practical things.<\/p>\n

Buy loo roll in bulk, plus toothpaste, shampoo, washing powder, paper towels, soap \u2013 anything you use regularly, including personal care products. You don\u2019t want to run out of essentials; life is just about to get busy.<\/p>\n

Stockpiling is a wonderful way to Teflon your day. Heading forth to the shops with a new-born in tow can be more of an effort than it should be. This way, running out of washing up liquid is just not going to happen.<\/p>\n

Also, did you know that you can buy everyday items like these via flexible subscription services? Explore some options through that website beginning with an A, ending with N, and with Z in the middle.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Section 7 (3.\tBaby Proofing)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title: 3. Baby Proofing” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

3. Baby Proofing<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text: Are there hazards at home? ..” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Are there hazards at home? It\u2019s time to find out.<\/p>\n

Assuming that nobody will see you \u2013 you may feel rather foolish, but hey, who cares – crawling around your own home to get your infant\u2019s-eye view on the world is baby proofing par excellence. Once he or she starts to crawl, you\u2019ll be glad you did. You are literally taking the right steps to make your environment safer for a small, curious human being.<\/p>\n

The following are a great idea, too:<\/p>\n

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  • Baby gates at the top of the stairs<\/li>\n
  • Barriers in front of the fire<\/li>\n
  • Fitting safety devices to drawers, windows and doors<\/li>\n
  • Moving dangerous chemicals (eg household bleach) out of harm\u2019s way \u2013 and locking them away<\/li>\n
  • Securing heavy furniture, like cupboards or a TV stand to stop them falling over<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”S” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title: 4.\tBaby Gear” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

    4. Baby Gear<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text: Advice alert: don\u2019t go crazy… ” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

    Advice alert:<\/strong> <\/span>don\u2019t go crazy. You don\u2019t need to. In our experience, people buy too much and then don\u2019t use it.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text: list. ” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

    Stick to the following:<\/p>\n

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    • Car seat<\/li>\n
    • Nappies<\/li>\n
    • A nappy stacker (somewhere to store them)<\/li>\n
    • Baby wipes<\/li>\n
    • Barrier cream<\/li>\n
    • 4-6 vests of bodysuits<\/li>\n
    • 4-6 sleep suits<\/li>\n
    • 4-6 pairs of socks<\/li>\n
    • 2 pairs of scratch mitts (baby\u2019s nails will grow quickly)<\/li>\n
    • Nail clippers, obviously<\/li>\n
    • 2 cotton jersey hats<\/li>\n
    • 1 shawl<\/li>\n
    • A sleep sack<\/li>\n
    • Soft flannels<\/li>\n
    • Baby hooded towels<\/li>\n
    • Muslin cloths<\/li>\n
    • Baby toiletries<\/li>\n
    • A bouncy chair<\/li>\n
    • Baby carrier<\/li>\n
    • Moses basket<\/li>\n
    • Baby monitor<\/li>\n
    • Thermometer<\/li>\n
    • Pram\/buggy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      And finally,<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pregnancy-list2.png” title_text=”pregnancy-list” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Section 8 (5.\tBank stem cells)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title: 5 Bank stem cells” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

      5. Consider storing your baby\u2019s tissue and cord blood with Cells4Life.<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text: ” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

      Yes, quite a distinct, curveball piece of advice.<\/p>\n

      Nevertheless, this decision today could give you and your family all your precious Stem Cells<\/strong> your baby could need tomorrow.<\/p>\n

      Stem cell harvesting may be the key that unlocks a disease-free life. Did you know that your unborn baby may live to be 100? Or even older? Along with great age comes poor health, infirmity, and vulnerability. Therefore, staying well is fundamental to a life well lived.<\/p>\n

      Found within your baby\u2019s umbilical cord is a rich source of stem cells. With cord blood banking, we can take these amazingly powerful cells and store them in the anticipation of using them in future stem cell therapies.<\/p>\n

      In the future, your son or daughter could benefit from repairs to damaged tissue, organs with a new lease of life, even replaced body parts. Conditions that damage our bodies, such as cancer, liver and heart disease, as well as dementia could one day be a distant memory; something in our past that we can move on from.<\/p>\n

      Yes, even cerebral palsy, autism and diabetes.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Section 8 (4.\tBaby Gear)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Sub Title: Is stem cell banking worth it?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

      Is stem cell banking worth it?<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text: Wouldn\u2019t you like to imagine… ” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

      Wouldn\u2019t you like to imagine that kind of regenerative medicine for your child? Of course it\u2019s worth it.<\/p>\n

      In 2022, cord blood banking is already changing lives. You\u2019ll have one chance: in the moments directly after the birth. There\u2019s no need for concern. Cells4Life will take care of everything, courtesy of a phlebotomist, discreetly on hand to extract everything that\u2019s needed for storage.<\/p>\n

      And then \u2013 no pain, no discomfort, no embarrassment. That\u2019s it. All done.<\/p>\n

      So, have you remembered everything? Are you sure? Including an Information pack about stem cell banking from Cells4Life?<\/p>\n

      Find your FREE Parents Guide to Stem Cell Banking<\/em> by entering your details below.<\/p>\n

      Oh, and good luck!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”RWP Blog” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”RWP” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#bd114f” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

      Request a Welcome Pack<\/h2>\n

      Find out more about cord blood banking by downloading a Welcome Pack now.<\/p>\n\n

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