
Over the past two decades the science of cord blood stem cell medicine has made incredible progress. To think in1988 only one condition was treatable using cord blood stem cells, and today they can be used in the treatment of nearly 80 life-threatening diseases. Moreover, cord blood stems cells have already been used to help treat and give hope to nearly 25,000 patients around the globe. 1
Advancing uses for cord blood stem cells is just the beginning. Today, families can also collect and save stem cells from the surrounding umbilical cord tissue+– an option ViaCord is proud to offer expecting families. These tissue-derived stem cells have “regenerating” properties and laboratory research in the last few years has demonstrated their potential to treat additional diseases like Parkinson’s 2, stroke 3, & type 1 diabetes.4
According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of a Mother is: a female parent. 1 Now we all know that mothers are more than simply ‘female parents’. They are nurturers, leaders, role models, and the best hug-givers in the world! Perhaps the definition in print is so brief because there are so many, or rather too many, ways to define what a Mother is.
Amid the hustle, bustle and celebration of your baby’s birth, your doctor collects the cord blood and packs the unit to send to
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ViaCord has a long history of collecting and preserving babies’ stem cells. We’re proud to provide families with the opportunity to save the precious stem cells found in umbilical cord blood. The successful treatment of a
It’s the season of giving, and embracing the holiday spirit can mean more than wrapping gifts and hectic shopping malls. Many people also choose to give to charities like the March of Dimes Foundation. The
One of the busiest weeks of the year is upon us and it’s no secret that getting caught up in the frenzy of the Thanksgiving holiday is easy to do – traveling with family, playing host to a houseful of guests, searching for that perfect stuffing recipe! In light of the whirlwind feeling this Thursday can bring, admittedly it’s nice to have one day dedicated to giving thanks to the things in your world that help bring happiness and fulfillment to it.
Before you know it 40 weeks of waiting, 280 days of planning, and the big moment will finally come. You’ll find yourself at the hospital ready to deliver your baby!