MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'cord'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:55:33 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181773&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1565 Thanks to umbilical cord blood cells and a new way to increase the number of cells exponentially, this Colorado mother of 6 is on her way to getting better. After giving birth prematurely she began chemotherapy treatments as well an infusion of  almost 2.3 billion ( thats billion with a B!!) new cells harvested from umbilical cord blood.  It seems that this could be the wave of the future, and although this is still in its experimental stages, there is hope for this mom and many others. You can continue reading here. watch this video for a comprehensive look at umbilical cord blood banking.   {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181773 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:35:25 +0100 5181773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181774&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1553       There are days you can soothe your baby and then there are days you can’t.  We have ALL been there, and not just once! Each time your baby cries and can’t be soothed, we are thinking of the next step and solution. Sometimes all it takes is a certain way you are rocking them, or a certain type of music (maybe even your own voice!) Its easy to say either 1) i will pick them up or 2) i won’t pick  them up.  But when it comes right down to it each day and each time he cries and won’t stop is completely different from the time before. Here are some tips to help you cope with a crying colicky baby.  And even if your baby isn’t colicky, here are some suggestions to help you and your baby learn together  how to help each other. Its easy to ma... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181774 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:57:43 +0100 5181774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169532&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1547 Preparing for a new baby? You’ll also have to prepare your firstborn for life with a newborn sibling. Here’s how to get him ready for (and even looking forward to) the newbaby’s debut and — his debut as a big sibling.It is one of those terribly frightening thoughts, that your older child will become the demon child once your newborn arrives.  There are several ways to introduce the new baby and give the your older one  big brother/sister responsibilities so that he is  involved and welcoming of your nest addition. Read more at this terrific article on www.whattoexpect.com   {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169532 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:50:38 +0100 5169532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158957&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1544     Some risks in life are a matter of chance. Others are a matter of choice. In your new role as an expectant mother, learning how to minimize the risks over which you have control is very, very important. Avoiding behaviors that could affect your baby is especially critical in the first trimester (the first 3 months of pregnancy). Your baby is at a time when it’s organs and tissues are beginning to form and the baby is most vulnerable. We encourage you to discuss any special concerns you have with our doctors and nurses at your next prenatal visit. Read here for more information about living your best pregnant life!! {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158957 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:50:31 +0100 5158957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158958&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D463 For years, we’ve been told that a woman may experience dental problems during pregnancy.  But popular wisdom has held that any extensive dental care to resolve a problem during pregnancy should be put on hold till after the baby is born to avoid any unanticipated issues with the treatment. Now a study reports that it is imperative to resolve dental problems when they happen and not to wait till post-delivery.  Apparently, the bacteria that may form as a result of dental problems can be transmitted to newborns in a number of ways common to mothering (you know, kissing your baby, feeding your baby, etc).  Infants are not born with bacteria in their mouths and the transmission of such can create “rampant tooth decay” in the child as he or she grows. So don’t avoid t... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158958 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 16:09:24 +0100 5158958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139704&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1537     According to the Orlando Sentinel, a new bill in Florida last month requires health care providers to educate their clients about cord blood banking options, including public and private banks. In addition, the Florida Department of Health website has now included a link to a non commercial site, www.parentguidecordblood.org which explains the process of collecting cord blood at birth, the options, costs and accreditation.  On this site is a cost comparison chart explaining initial and yearly costs  for some private cord blood banks. Once you have done research on each bank, try to find the one that has no yearly fee, it will ultimately cost much less over the span of 20 years. You can read more about it , here. {Click here for a free information packet and specia... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139704 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:21:42 +0100 5139704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139705&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1523       Whether you’ve known from day one that you’d be asking for an epidural or have your heart set on a medicine-free birth, here’s the lowdown on epidurals and how they can take some of the pain out of labor and delivery. Remember that we are all individuals and our different thresholds of pain span the gamut from high to low.  It is fortunate that for those who want medication, it is available.  Here is a comprehensive article about epidurals, what they are, how they work and who can best benefit from them.  You can read more here.   {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139705 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:34:53 +0100 5139705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118618&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1510       Mayim Bialik found out , quite by accident, that her son was color blind. Would you know the telltale signs?  Her son was not yet 6 years old and after an ordinary request to play checkers, she found out just what her son was seeing.  The article is thoughtful and clearly comes from the heart. Read here for more information on color blindness. You can also read her blog here (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118618 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:29:57 +0100 5118618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118619&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1506     Being a grandparent is easy, you get to lavish all the love and hugs to your new grandchild and then you get to leave. Or not.  Its a slippery slope being a grandparent these days.  There is so much information on the internet about  pregnancy, labor and delivery, cord blood banking, and child rearing that it is dizzying.  Things are different now than they were ‘back in the day’  and as grandparents you must learn to move forward with your child and grandchild in order to promote a successful grand-parenting experience for everyone. Here is a great article about how to do just that. {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118619 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:14:55 +0100 5118619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107496&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1502         So here you are, your baby has arrived and what?? no manual??? We have all been to ‘that place’ where we just don’t know what to do with our) crying baby 2) wakeful baby and 3) always hungry baby. It isn’t as easy as  1) soothe  your baby 2) put y our baby to sleep and 3) feed your baby. Here are some helpful hints and answers to the out of the ordinary  questions about parenting and newborns. {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107496 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:13:39 +0100 5107496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096176&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1496       Expectant parents can announce the good news to their Facebook friends via a brand new Facebook family member status option. We’ve told you about the online blogging FB journal set up by some expectant parents.  This new section allows parents to be to update their pregnancy, including due dates, photos and perhaps the baby’s name.  Once added, the unborn child is listed alongside family members on the user’s profile, and a notification is posted on the user’s Facebook wall. Is this TMI? Or just another way to enjoy your pregnancy?  Its all about social media these days, so it seems appropriate to continue on this road. We are living in the virtual world, why not take advantage of it?? {Click here for a free information packet and special coup... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096176 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:31:08 +0100 5096176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086151&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1488   If your body is lacking in certain vitamins and minerals, taking prenatal vitamins is a must.  Besides the obvious like calcium and iron, it is very very important to make sure you get enough folic acid. This helps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects,such as spina bifida among others.  Making sure you are healthy inside and out during your pregnancy can only increase your chances of a having a healthy baby.  If you are planning on becoming pregnant, make sure to start taking your prenatal vitamins before you try to conceive. It can only help !! For answers from the community of thebump.com, you can read more suggestions and answers here.   {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! }   (Source: Cord Blood... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086151 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:20:02 +0100 5086151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077665&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1482         How did you tell your significant other about your pregnancy? How did you tell your parents/in-laws? There are so many different ways to surprise people with your announcement, that you can make that special moment a very unique one indeed. You can prepare a romantic dinner or make a funny video. If they are away on business or deployed you might think about sending a care package with some baby  items in it. However you do it you will always remember the look on their faces, surprise, happiness and joy all rolled into one. You can read here for some more inventive ideas.   {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! }     (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077665 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:51:11 +0100 5077665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069451&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1475     It used to be the norm, that once you  had a Caesarian section, you always had to have one. Not any more. However, opinions differ greatly when it comes to  VBAC  decision. VBAC is now considered a safe option for most women expecting twins, moms who have had two prior c-sections with a transverse incision, and even for those with an unknown incision type. Recovery for VBAC is usually faster which means a shorter stay in the hospital.  This is a decision for you and your doctor together.  If you feel you want to try, about 80 % of VABCs are successful. If you like the odds, then go for it, if you choose to have another section, remember its only important that the baby arrive safely. Read more here from Heidi Murkoff of Whattoexpect.com .   {Click here for a fr... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069451 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:55:41 +0100 5069451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069452&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1470       Since its inception in December, the Harlem Hospital has collected 20 units of cord blood, well above their expectations and a desperately needed boost in the African-American and Latino communities where donations of bone marrow and cord blood lag severely behind that of whites. Umbilical cord blood has unique characteristics that make it desirable for transplants. Of the 9 million potential bone marrow donors on the national registry, only 650,000  — or 7 percent — are African American. Caucasians make up almost 80 percent of the national donor registry . It’s a disparity that leaves African Americans, Latinos, Asians and Native Americans at risk of dying from diseases that might be treated, said Dr. Edgar Mandeville, director of Obstetrics and Gynecolo... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069452 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:45:06 +0100 5069452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050541&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1462     Examiner.com/Grand Rapids MI has just posted a comprehensive article explaining cord blood banking, its uses and what to look for if you are choosing to  bank your baby’s cord blood privately as well as publicly.    The author,  Nancy Zielinski, is an expert in the fields of public and sexual health. You can read more here. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050541 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:11:57 +0100 5050541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050542&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1459       Have you seen the summer forecast across the country???? The heat wave started in the West and is gradually moving towards the East Coast. Here  are a few suggestions on how to have fun, safely, in the sweltering summer heat…. If you go to the beach, earlier in the morning and later in the afternoon after 4:00 are the best times to keep you and your family from sunburn.  Remember, you still need sunscreen  but the sun is at its hottest mid-day. Wearing a hat and a lightweight cover-up are 2 excellent ways to prevent sunburn as well. Wearing a hat can prevent sunstroke, when your body cannot manage its temperature. Re-apply, re-apply, re-apply…..we’re talking sunscreen….. an SPF above 30 or 40 is generally considered adequate. If you go to th... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050542 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:53:09 +0100 5050542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050543&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1441   An umbilical cord blood transplant is a procedure used to treat various forms of blood disease, such as leukemia, certain types of anemia, and other forms of cancer. The umbilical cord contains stem cells, which can develop into healthy blood cells. Cord blood for an umbilical cord blood transplant can be used from the patient’s own umbilical cord, if it was banked, or from a donor’s cord blood. Banking your baby’s umbilical cord blood is very important in case your child ever needs it. There are many diseases it can help such as cerebral palsy, leukemias, myeloldysplastic syndromes (pre-leukemia) lymphomas, Erythrocyte, and other bone cancers. Read here for  more extensive information on wisegeek.com If you  go to this non commercial site and check out the comp... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050543 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:52:53 +0100 5050543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036222&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1451         Sometimes, people just say the wrong thing, other times they say nothing at all.  Giving advice to a pregnant woman is never, ever, a good idea, even if you have the best of intentions.  People mean well, but there are times during pregnancy that we just want to make the  important decisions that are right for us.  Topics from having pain medications during labor and delivery, to breast feeding are very personal indeed.   Read here for one woman’s take on getting advice from other new moms, and people who think their advice is the last word.. {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036222 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:29:33 +0100 5036222 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028162&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1432 Cord-Blood Banking Here is an excerpt from an article on kidshealth.org After a baby is delivered, the mother’s body releases the placenta, the temporary organ that transferred oxygen and nutrients to the baby while in the mother’s uterus. Until recently, in most cases the umbilical cord and placenta were discarded after birth without a second thought. But during the 1970s, researchers discovered that umbilical cord blood could supply the same kinds of blood-forming (hematopoietic) stem cells as a bone marrow donor. And so, umbilical cord blood began to be collected and stored. What are blood-forming stem cells? These are primitive (early) cells found primarily in the bone marrow that are capable of developing into the three types of mature blood cells present in our blood �... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028162 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:20:54 +0100 5028162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028163&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1428 The quiet, the calm, the massage, the alone time…… When you are pregnant, your body can ache, you may get headaches from hormones or exhaustion. You might feel nauseous  and over all malaise.  If you have the time try to get a prenatal massage. During pregnancy, women suffer from all sorts of discomforts.  Unfortunately, traditional medicine offers few ways of alleviating these problems. By learning how to soothe aches and pains with safe, therapeutic massage techniques, moms-to-be can learn to better cope with the changes of pregnancy.   Learning how to take charge of her own pregnancy can help an expecting mom feel healthier, more energetic, and more in-control physically and mentally. You can read more here to learn how to de-stress and take care of YOU!   {Click... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028163 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:08:13 +0100 5028163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008157&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1420       Below is an excerpt from an article in the Orlando Sentinel about cord blood, its uses, and how people can go about understanding its benefits and even why they should bank it in the first place. “On a lawn beneath Florida Hospital’s Walt Disney Pavilion, NASCAR drivers and their cars were on hand Thursday morning to promote a new program that banks umbilical-cord blood. Beyond the cars, cameras and festival atmosphere is a new partnership between the hospital and a group that collects and stores cord blood from new mothers for procedures that can cure as many as 70 diseases. The program at Florida Hospital will allow pregnant women to donate their cord blood after they deliver their babies. That blood is rich in stem cells, the versatile cells that ca... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008157 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:59:25 +0100 5008157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008158&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1412 sci·at·i·ca –noun 1.  pain and tenderness at some points of the sciatic nerve, usually caused by a prolapsed intervertebral disk; sciatic neuralgia. 2. any painful disorder extending from the hip down the back of the thigh and surrounding area. Unfortunately, sciatica is one of the most painful types of back pain and is common in pregnancy. It usually occurs when the baby shifts or moves and lands on a nerve. Tips to alleviate the pain might include, getting off your feet , if only for a little while, while sitting, raise one leg on a step stool or a pile of books.  You can read more here for other tips and helpful hints to ease the pain of sciatica.   (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008158 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:45:44 +0100 5008158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008159&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1408     July is Cord Blood awareness month. What exactly is cord blood? Umbilical cord blood is the blood collected from the umbilical cord immediately following the birth of a child. This blood provided nourishment for the baby during pregnancy, but once the baby is delivered, umbilical cord blood is no longer necessary. Umbilical cord blood is rich in multipotent hematopoietic “stem cells” (or blood stem cells). These cord blood stem cells produce the cellular ingredients necessary for the blood and the immune system. When the umbilical cord blood cells are transplanted into patients, they can help restore the immune and blood systems to help fight diseases and replace diseased blood. Collecting your child’s umbilical cord blood and saving it in a cord blood ban... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008159 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:45:35 +0100 5008159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992666&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1403       So our SO’s are feeling a little neglected so they came up with a great way to bond and share beer. What could be better? Dad-to-be parties — also called “dadchelor,” or “forefather” parties — have become more popular in the past few years. For the most part, these aren’t sleazy retreads of “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” bachelor bashes. Instead, participants say, this new male-bonding ritual is all about welcoming a major milestone that, for today’s hands-on dads, is even more life-changing than marriage. Read the rest of the article here. These days men are just as excited to become Dads and they have just as many apprehensions as we do. Perhaps given a place to hang as an informal gathering, they can get informati... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992666 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:03:56 +0100 4992666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984428&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1400         As any pregnant woman knows, once you’re with child, it seems like everyone’s got something to say. And while it’s often with the best intentions, some people don’t seem to realize that they’re talking to a very hormonal, uncomfortable, and extremely hungry woman-on-the-verge, whose emotions are so whacked out that she’ll either burst into tears or cut you. Right now, it’s not a good time! You can read here for a list of what NOT to say.. {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! }   (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984428 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:59:54 +0100 4984428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968472&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1391     A new study reported by Reuters from the  European Heart Journal describes the effects on children whose mothers smoked while they are pregnant.  The study indicates that smoking in pregnancy can lead to lower levels of  HDL or ‘good’ cholesterol thus making them more prone to heart disease later in life. “Our results suggest that maternal smoking ‘imprints’ an unhealthy set of characteristics on children while they are developing in the womb, which may well predispose them to later heart attack and stroke,” said David Celermajer, a professor of cardiology at the University of Sydney. Read here for more information {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood Ne... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968472 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:30:16 +0100 4968472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960049&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1385     It  never hurts to add one more benefit to  breastfeeding. According to WhattoExpect.com here  is yet another good reason to breastfeed your baby. Researchers found that infants who are even briefly breastfed are 60% less likely to be affected by sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) than babies who aren’t breastfed at all. And that percentage grows the longer the baby is breastfed. You can read more here..   {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! }   (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960049 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:53:17 +0100 4960049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952814&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1374         Here is an article which explains that by saving their sons’ umbilical cord blood, they ultimately saved his life.                                                   The parents of Jesse F.decided to bank his cord blood ‘just in case’.  Lucky for him that they did. They used his own stem cells when chemotherapy  was so intense that it destroyed his bone marrow. Today, Jesse is a thriving 10 year old. Read here for more information. Banking your baby’s umbilical cord blood is very important in case your child ever needs it. There are many diseases it can help such as cerebral palsy, leukemias, myeloldysplastic syndromes (pre-leukemia) lymphomas, Erythrocyte, and other bone cancers. If you  go to this non commercial sit... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952814 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:59:47 +0100 4952814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934123&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1366       We all know about Facebook. We all know that we can re connect with old friends and make new one via this site.  However, the parents of this yet unborn baby have already made a page for her and while doing so created an online journal of their nine months of pregnancy.  Many days  had posts of the baby girl’s progress and the daily accounting of the parents as well.  Although Facebook does not allow underage children to have their own page, this was created, obviously, by her parents for good natured reasons. It became a way for their families to keep in contact with one another as well as with the parents-to-be…read more here Creating a journal helps us remember the little things, like when we first felt a kick or heard a heartbeat. In addition i... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934123 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:24:26 +0100 4934123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934124&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1363     Many factors play a part in predicting gestational diabetes. Being aware of the possibility that you may be at risk is the first step in being able to manage it during your pregnancy.  Women with gestational diabetes have higher overall risk during pregnancy, including higher risk of cesarean delivery, neonatal intensive unit admissions, and overall serious injury at birth. Remember knowledge is power and the more you know the more you can be prepared and have the healthiest pregnancy you can have. Read more: http://technorati.com/women/article/predicting-gestational-diabetes-is-it-possible/#ixzz1PHe6OtfC   {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934124 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:24:17 +0100 4934124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893420&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1357 Funny and informative video on all aspects of cord blood banking, from cost to collection to  labor and delivery, and also  what diseases banking your baby’s cord blood might be able to help. {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893420 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:51:15 +0100 4893420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893421&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1352     Men have become so closely involved with their partner’s pregnancy that 23 percent report emotional and physical changes often associated with women. Research found they become more emotional, “weepy”, and suffer mood swings, nausea and even phantom pregnancy pains. Men have more involvement and are more in tuned with their partners needs and desires as well as a desire to be an involved parent.  Continue reading  here for additional information   {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893421 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:11:10 +0100 4893421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883562&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1348 Is saving your child’s cord blood a wise investment for future stem cell therapy?  That is the question many parents are asking when they learn they are pregnant. CNN reports via parenting.com that it is important to do your research carefully and find the appropriate cord blood bank that fits your needs.  According to the article it can cost $3600 or more over the course of your 18 year investment.However, MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories is 55% less costly than other banks which charge a yearly fee to store the blood. The reason? MAZE does NOT charge an annual fee, rather, they have one price which can be paid in full or over time, and that is it.  You can read here for further information. {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Labora... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883562 Tue, 31 May 2011 16:08:52 +0100 4883562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820830&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1340     Two words which become elusive as the months go on. Sleep and Pregnancy.  For a safer pregnancy, make sure to sleep on your left side as it increases blood flow and nutrients to the baby.  For the first twenty weeks it is safe to sleep on your back but after that it isn’t advisable  because of the pressure your body puts  on your arteries.  Also, it’s perfectly fine to use an electric blanket when you’re pregnancy, just make sure your body temperature does not go above 120 degrees. Here are some great tips on how to get the best and safest sleep during your pregnancy. {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820830 Fri, 13 May 2011 17:52:37 +0100 4820830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820831&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1333       Click on this great you tube video for a fun  flash mob video with a GREAT cause for the March of Dimes   (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820831 Thu, 12 May 2011 17:37:12 +0100 4820831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813268&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1330         Finding out you are pregnant is one of the most exciting things about having a baby. But how soon is it to take a test? and how accurate can they be at such an early stage.  Are there some which are more accurate than other?   Woahhhhh!  These are all great questions which can be answered in a comprehensive article written by our friends over at  Whattoexpect.com .Here is an article on the best way to get accurate information on whether you are pregnant or not. Click here for more information. Once your pregnancy is confirmed by a home test you should schedule an appointment with your ob/gyn to start a good vitamin and healthy eating regiment. This is also a great time to start doing research on banking your child’s cord blood.  Click here for a co... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813268 Tue, 10 May 2011 17:22:45 +0100 4813268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803058&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1326     Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer’s  son was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. He and his wife (at the time) decided to have stem cells transplanted from a healthy sibling to Carmani, who has the disease.  Its  been 4 years since then and all is well with the little boy once diagnosed with the devastating disease. “It teaches you how precious life really is,” Boozer said, remembering the profound effect of witnessing families losing their children. “You can’t really sweat the things that don’t matter.” You can read the entire article here. THere are many diseases that can be treated with stem cells and the list is growing all the time. Read here for a list of conditions treated with stem cells and consider banking your newbo... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803058 Mon, 09 May 2011 19:06:39 +0100 4803058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789227&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1316   On the most recent episode of The Doctors on CBS is an awesome segment about stem cells and cord blood. The Doctors answer a question from a women deciding whether she should store her third child’s cord blood. The collective answer was a resounding ‘yes’.  They speak about the overwhelming and positive potential of stem cells and cord blood. If stored, your family is protected should the need  for a stem cell transplant arise. The Doctors call it insurance. Hope that you have it if necessary, just like any other insurance.  They explain that the benefits outweigh the costs and to make sure the company you choose is accredited and approved by the FDA. In addition, they note that some companies charge a yearly fee, however, MAZE Cord Blood Bank charges only a... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789227 Wed, 04 May 2011 19:11:28 +0100 4789227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780300&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1307         IF you are pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant shortly, May is Pregnancy Awareness Month. Created by an author and lifestyle expert, Anna Getty, and  producer and mompreneur Alisa Donner.Four initiatives for pregnancy awareness are education, exercise, nutrition and wellness. The idea was  ’born’ while trying to integrate these elements into our daily lives while we are pregnant. Hopefully they will continue after labor and delivery and become second nature in our everyday lives. Read this article for more information. Remember also to research and choose a cord blood bank where you can store your baby’s umbilical cord blood with no monthly fee. {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood ... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780300 Tue, 03 May 2011 20:40:23 +0100 4780300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762756&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1288         The big day has arrived, your contractions are minutes apart, and you’re on your way to the hospital. The idea of finally getting to hold your perfect baby in your arms helps you through the contractions. Already your mind is dancing with visions of your baby’s future — first smile, first tooth, first word, first step, holidays, and sporting events. The furthest thoughts from your mind are the first illness or, should the unspeakable happen, your child ever became seriously ill. No parent wants to think their child might get sick someday but it is wise to consider the possibility. There is a decision available when your baby is born that could greatly influence his future health. It’s the decision to bank your infant’s cord blood. So much media attent... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762756 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:36:40 +0100 4762756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753677&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1281           Deciding  what tests you want to have while you’re pregnant can be mind boggling. You can choose no testing at all with the thought that you wouldn’t terminate the pregnancy anyway. Or you can choose blood tests only because they are less invasive. You can also choose to have all the tests with the idea that knowing before hand is a comfort for you.  This is one of the most personal decisions you will ever make during your pregnancy. Usually  a  pregnant women can have a basic screening test followed by a diagnostic test to confirm or deny the earlier results.  They are usually more conclusive. Other tests may include an amniocentesis, where fluid is removed and analyzed for possible genetic defects. In addition, many women have rou... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753677 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:00:58 +0100 4753677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747604&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1282       From the moment you find out that you are pregnant, your mind is going in 1000 different directions.  First and foremost, usually, is how to have a healthy pregnancy, labor and delivery. There are a few things you can do immediately which add to yours as well as your baby’s health.First, drink plenty of water and although you might be inclined to use those nifty water bottles, the truth is that the water in them is not as regulated than that of tap water. Buyer beware. Next, find those vegetables!  Shop local if you can and remember to always wash them right before you eat them. They will stay fresher longer that way. Whenever possible, walk instead of using the car. You will get the exercise you need while helping the environment as the same time.  If you ... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747604 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:34:13 +0100 4747604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4714728&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1269 Choosing where and how to bank your baby’s umbilical cord blood often brings many questions to light. For instance, if a transplant is needed, and you’ve stored your baby’s cord blood in a public facility, finding a match can be difficult. Private banks may charge a yearly fee after an initial payment. You might want to find one that only charges a one time fee.  After all, there are private banks and public banks and each has its own list of positives and negatives. Listed here are answers to some basic questions to help you make an informed decision on cord blood banking. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4714728 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:56:22 +0100 4714728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704636&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1266 During the middle trimester of pregnancy, its important to start coordinating all post birth lists. Choosing a pediatrician can be difficult if you haven’t received a recommendation.  Because we all have different parenting styles  and have different needs, babble.com has come up with 12 questions you might ask a pediatrician as you are interviewing them.  Yes, that’s right YOU are interviewing them!!  You might want to find out their opinion is  on cord blood banking, whether or not they know of certain banks which provide the service without a yearly fee. Or you may want to find out their willingness or unwillingness to prescribe antibiotics, what their opinion of breast-feeding vs bottle feeding is or how their parenting advice compares with your own.  Read he... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704636 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:42:51 +0100 4704636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704637&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1263 A new study has come out  extolling the virtues of adding a little bit of sunshine and vitamin D to your everyday routine. Pregnant women should have Vitamin D levels tested as there may be a link between a deficiency and diabetes. No need to get your bathing suit on and run to the beach, but just an average walk around the block  or going to a playground may add the necessary VItamin D that the sun provides . This  article has more information on the sun, vitamin  D and pregnancy. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704637 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:33:44 +0100 4704637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684284&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1250 This article cites possible problems and answers to these very sensitive questions. It covers all the bases from sexual positions to high risk pregnancies. Remember to include the expectant Dad in the important decisions regarding Cord Blood Banking. Click on the link here for information about it that you might forward to him. Here is a video  by Dr. Michael Werner explaining in detail the process and the successes of umbilical cord blood banking. Read here for more information. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684284 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:05:19 +0100 4684284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684285&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1254 Thanks to our guest contributor, Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus, clinical director of the Medical Center for Female Sexuality.  She sees many women in her practice who are wrestling with regaining their pre-baby sex life. With parenthood,  ideal of spontaneous and urgent sexual desire may give way to the reality that parents  have to create sexual opportunities for themselves. The addition of children into a couple’s marriage and sex life is a complicated mix of joy and stress. Though often delighted at the birth of a child, couples are often not prepared for the additional stress a child puts on the body and their relationship. A complicated mix of psychological and physiological components often result in low drive for sex after childbirth, even if a woman who was quite interested in se... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684285 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:04:40 +0100 4684285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676768&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1230 In the United States and in countries around the world, Earth Day is a time when adults and children alike honor the planet by learning what they can do to protect and clean up the environment, raise awareness about environmental health issues, and gather public support for positive change. There are many ways in which you can get involved in your own community. FIrst and foremost, Practicing the 4 Rs whenever possible: reduce, recycle, and re-buy and reuse. And speaking of reusing, consider banking your baby’s cord blood for use at a later time if necessary. Cord blood is the blood left over in your baby’s umbilical cord immediately after birth. Your practitioner harvests the blood in a quick, easy, and painless procedure. Just like any insurance, pray that you have it but pray t... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676768 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:53:54 +0100 4676768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670096&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1246 April Fools Day, April 1,  Social Media giant Mashable.com has come up with a few very funny April Fools videos.You can see them here.  Do you have any funny or endearing April Fools Day stories? Share them with  us! (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670096 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:56:30 +0100 4670096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4664158&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1235 Way back, somewhere deep in our memories are those cute little togs which were so easily matched that anyone ( and i mean anyone  ; ) ) could do it???  That’s right, Garanimals. Well, they’ve  grown up, er, they have come of age, the internet age that is.  Thanks to our friends over at I Could Cry but I Don’t Have Time and Amy Z. here is a great blog with lots of information and everything and anything, from Earth Day to everything newborn, to fashion to technology. They include SAHMs, WAHMs, and bloggers who want to make a difference. Read here for more information on Earth Day at Garanimals. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4664158 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:17:55 +0100 4664158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4658367&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1225 This article acknowledges that just because we know the basics about reading to your child,perhaps a little more information could be helpful, especially if this is your first child. It explains how frequently your should read to your child, how it helps in their vocabulary and listening skills and also their focus and attention skills. A truly helpful article. Read more here. Before you give birth it is highly recommended that you do some of your own reading on birth plans, basic infant care and cord blood banking. For each of these, do  your own research and find the best one for you. When deciding on a cord blood bank, choose the bank that has no yearly costs and is FDA accredited, and read here for a comparison between public and private banks.You can also listen here as ... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4658367 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:29:34 +0100 4658367 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4653319&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1222 Having a “green pregnancy” isn’t about morning sickness. During the nine months of pregnancy, more women are paying attention to what’s going on outside of the womb, in an effort to protect the health of their baby inside the womb. Every day there seem to be more  and more ways to protect yourself and your baby from external health hazards. We all know the hazards from second hand smoke and the  consequences it has. But there are unseen hazards you may be unaware of. From a ‘green’ diet to ‘green’ cleaning products you  can learn more to protect yourself and your LO. This is an outstanding article explaining the green-ness of pregnancy. While your are making sure you have a heathy pregnancy, remember to do your research on cord blood banking. and find... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4653319 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:14:23 +0100 4653319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642579&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1219 Cold season is upon us and if we are run down and tired we are more susceptible to infection. Because nature has a way of  preparing your body for pregnancy, your immune system is being suppressed in order keep the pregnancy viable. So building your immune system is the first line of defense to stave off those winter cold germs. From eating germ fighting foods to taking supplements, you can get through your pregnancy with little or no illness. Follow this link for more information. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642579 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:59:25 +0100 4642579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626795&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1213 Genetic diseases affect an estimated 12 million Americans, yet according to a survey of 1,000 people conducted by the Genetic Disease Foundation (GDF), while two-thirds of those surveyed were willing to and saw the benefits of undergoing genetic testing, close to 80 percent had never talked to their physician about genetic screening – an inconsistency that can have serious implications on a person’s overall health and the health of their immediate family members.  Read here for an extensive article about genetic testing and questions to ask yourself and your significant if you should seek genetic testing and what to do with the results. These questions are all part of preparing yourself and your SO for the birth.Other questions may include the decision to bank your baby’s cord b... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626795 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:24:09 +0100 4626795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622232&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1210 Your baby’s activity level — the kicks, rolls, and wiggles you can feel — will vary throughout your pregnancy. Here’s a trimester by trimester list what to expect when it comes to fetal movement. Although every baby is different when it comes to fetal movement, and there’s a wide range of what’s normal, it helps to take a peek into your baby’s world during pregnancy to understand what’s going on in there, and what to expect when. This very comprehensive article explains what to expect during each trimester. Put your feet up and enjoy! (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622232 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:36:06 +0100 4622232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615085&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1207 As delayed childbirth becomes more common, more women over 40 are becoming pregnant.  Recent evidence has suggested that there is an increase in complications in the last trimester of pregnancy in women over 40, even when accounting for risk factors such as maternal medical disorders (for example, diabetes and hypertension) and fetal anomalies. There are things we can do try to have  uncomplicated pregnancies in women over 40 years old. To find out more read here. Banking your baby’s cord blood is an insurance plan so that if the needs arises, their own stem cells can be used. Click here for a list of some of the illnesses cord blood may be able to help. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4615085 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:23:22 +0100 4615085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4610799&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1203 No matter how painstakingly daddies-to-be pore over the pregnancy and parenting guides, there’s invariably a lesson or two they’ll overlook about dealing with a new baby and a postpartum woman. And, according to some new moms, guys tend to miss the same few things over and over. Here are the top things women wish new dads knew (yes, there’s an entire section dedicated to diapers) The central theme seems to be: communicate. If our SO never learned or doesn’t have that ‘gene to know how to change a diaper,’ talk, talk talk.  Thats the best way NOT to fight or get angry or begin to resent them. Here is an article explaining how empathy can get you through those rough patches.. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4610799 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:07:22 +0100 4610799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4605814&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1199 In the world today we can do our part to ’save the world.’  If each person takes on just one of these ideas, the world is well on its way to becoming a better place for all of us.  We need to prepare the Earth for ourselves as well as those we are leaving behind, our most important resource, of course, this is our children, our legacy . Care2.com is an amazing website which illustrates wholesome and natural living while combining that our with the everyday  lives.  Here is a great article about the ways in which we, as women (and men) can do our part in helping to save the world. Another very important way to give back is to find a cure for many diseases such as some childhood cancers, cerebral palsy and other spinal cord injuries. We can bank our baby’s umbilical... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4605814 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:40:59 +0100 4605814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592373&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1194 One of the leading experts on blood and marrow transplantation, Joanne Kurtzberg, MD, was the first physician to use umbilical cord blood from unrelated donors to cure cancers and life-threatening genetic disorders and Duke University. In this recent article she answers many questions about cord blood, its benefits and what the future holds for the science of umbilical cord blood transplantation. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592373 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:35:44 +0100 4592373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592374&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1189 The second trimester is great for traveling, as long as you take a few precautions. Planning a vacation or weekend getaway  is definitely a good way to relax and enjoy your time with your significant other. If you are planning to fly take a few precautions such as drinking a lot of water before during and after the flight and not sitting for too long in your seat. Walk up and down the aisles if necessary. ( You can be sure there will be at ONE trip to the lavatory!) Our friends over at thebump.com have answered some important questions regarding travel during the middle three months of your pregnancy. You can read here are a few tips to keep yourself (and baby!) safe and comfy on the road and in the skies. While you are away, it might be a good time to have ‘those discussions&#82... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592374 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:00:42 +0100 4592374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4570534&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1172 We have all been told of the  negative effects of smoking during pregnancy, but here is yet another article stating devastating defects in children whose mothers smoked while pregnant. The new medical study found a connection between smoking during pregnancy and certain defects such as those that obstruct the flow of blood from the right side of the heart into the lungs and openings between the upper chambers of the heart. Therefore, according to a statement released by CDC Director Thomas R. Frieden, women who are thinking about having a baby or they are already pregnant should quit smoking immediately as tobacco can affect children’s health.Read here for more information. In addition, consider banking your baby’s umbilical cord blood in the event that he/she will need it i... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4570534 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:31:05 +0100 4570534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4565891&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1181 Cheers to the women in your life, those who surround you when you need them most, the women who raised you, nursed you, yelled at you and comforted you in times of need.  Yesterday was the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day. Not that we needed a day to recognize the power of women because we’ve all seen it firsthand , but just in case you’re having one of those days, the team over at Fitpregnancy.com has a  wonderful article expressing the power of women. Relax and enjoy! Also, remember  those who might benefit from cord blood transplantation. Those whose lives hang in the balance of the hope that cord blood cells collected at birth just might be their only answer. Baby JOhn is such patient. Here is a short video about his successful cord blood transplant. ... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4565891 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:24:44 +0100 4565891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560254&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1162 According to a study in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, the study indicated an association between use of the drugs and a modest risk of congenital heart defects, as well as a heightened risk for spina bifida, hydrocephaly, congenital glaucoma and gastroschisis and was reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The analysis was based on the National Birth Defects Prevention Study (1997 to 2005) including data gathered from across 10 states. CDC researchers found that between 2 percent and 3 percent of mothers who took prescription painkillers such as codeine, hydrocodone or oxycodone (Oxycontin) either just prior to becoming pregnant or early in their pregnancy,  the risk of their newborn having a serious heart defect known as hypoplastic l... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560254 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:26:50 +0100 4560254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549744&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1155 Here is an amazing story about the success of umbilical cord blood transplantation.  Baby John is living proof that cord blood can be a tremendously valuable safety net for your baby.  Click ‘play’ the youtube video above for the inspiring story. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549744 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:26:46 +0100 4549744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4527720&cid=t_115827_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F02%2F27%2Fsunday-news-round-up-sunburn-edition%2F A bit of what I’ve been reading this week, when I haven’t been outside getting a mild sunburn. In February. Via fellow librarian Bobbie Newman, I learned of this piece, “The Hazards of Leading Culture Change” (click on the download link for the PDF). It’s kind of oriented toward businesses/organizations instead of movements/activism, but there were a few points I thought were relevant: “When you are up to your backside in alligators,” goes the oft-quoted line, “it is hard to remember you were there to drain the swamp.” Organizations under pressure are fraught with alligators-those seemingly never ceasing crises that keep leaders up at night. But, if all the energy goes into simply fighting alligators, there will always be alligators. Culture change is... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4527720 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:34:44 +0100 4527720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4495189&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1149 This article points to some of the decision points necessary to make the transition smooth and complete. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4495189 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:36:32 +0100 4495189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489656&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1144 As if you really needed one more thing to keep track of your every waking pregnant moment….Here are some blackberry apps to assist in counting the number of kicks per minute/hour/day and some to help you know the exact  amount of days until your due date ( as if that matters….) You can set reminders for appointments and write down questions to ask your health care  provider, set alarms when you need to start researching cord blood banks and start preparing the room for the momentous occasion. We all know that memory lapses are one of the facts of life about pregnancy. Have fun! Read about more apps here (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489656 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:46:10 +0100 4489656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4482746&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1141 Choosing a name for your baby could be a wonderful exercise for your and your significant other.  Remembering loved ones who have passed or honoring those in our families is one way we choose the name.  This can get very sticky knowing your mother would want to you name him after  uncle Joe  (whom you never even met) or your great great grandmother gladys back in the old country…. Well first of all take a deep breath, luckily you have a few months to calm the waters.  Put together a list of possibilities,even the most outrageous, and put it away for a week or two and revisit it again then.  When you prepare your list of things to do while you’re  pregnant and for the hospital, add it to your list of things  so every time you check something off it will be right there, s... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4482746 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:27:04 +0100 4482746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4477734&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1118 This article is very clear and gives a lot of information about what to do for pregnancy related back pain.Plan carefully when you decide which method you are comfortable with in order to alleviate your back pain. As with every pregnancy, you need a plan for the unexpected as well as the normal every day ins and outs of pregnancy. Early in your pregnancy, (if not before you become pregnant) find a chiropractor or orthopedist specializing in pregnancy back pain.  This is a good time to start making your “list”, questions to ask the doctor, cord blood banking and all things labor and delivery related. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4477734 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:20:37 +0100 4477734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4464486&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1125 In general, passion-friendly foods are those that improve blood flow, support the nervous system, increase energy and raise testosterone levels (in both men and women). These are usually foods that are rich in zinc, B vitamins, proteins, amino acids or fatty acids (such as Omega 3).  Eggs, steak and fruit and of course, chocolate……. who would have thought????? We all know that eating healthy during pregnancy is of the utmost importance , read here for extra info, but for a Valentine’s Day treat, why not splurge just a little!!! And speaking of splurging,  when was the last time you took the time to stroke, caress and massage your significant other?  Sometimes, setting the mood right can really help. Candles and oils and creams can make your Valentine’s day extra... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4464486 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:03:20 +0100 4464486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4455256&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1110 These posts highlight the unbelievable and sometimes totally gross and disgusting people realy should have told you BEFORE you get pregnant.You hear about the morning sickness, the wacky cravings, and even the swollen ankles before you get pregnant. But let’s be real, those symptoms are child’s play when it comes to what you’ll really have to deal with. Thebump.com has given us a  laugh and a half.  Read here for those very funny stories and read here for some extra humorous husband stories. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4455256 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 22:43:12 +0100 4455256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450281&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1120 Nordstrom, Inc. announced today that it is recognizing Black History Month in 2011 by teaming up with Be The Match(R) to help raise awareness of the critical need for more African American marrow and umbilical cord blood donors. For more information about Nordstrom’s approach to recognizing Black History Month and other heritage months throughout 2011, please visit www.nordstrom.com/livingwell. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450281 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 23:51:24 +0100 4450281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445899&cid=t_115827_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sarasotaneurology.com%2Fmedia%2FSarasota-Neurology-Podcast-Clinical-Botox-201102 In this episode of the Sarasota Neurology Podcast, Dr. Kassicieh, a recognized expert  in clinical botox, provides an overview of  current techniques for preventing and managing risk of stroke. Botox was first FDA approved for medical use in 1989. Since then, Botox has found many medical uses to treat clinical conditions that were previously difficult to treat. Conditions such as cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm and spasticity such as that seen in cerebral palsy, stroke or spinal cord injuries have all been successfully managed with Botox. Other similar products such as Dysport and Xeomin all have uses for cervical dystonia. Most recently, Botox was approved for use for treatment of chronic migraine headaches. Listen for more information on the clinical use of Botox an... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445899 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 03:27:29 +0100 4445899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4429004&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1105 We all know just how important it is to have a birth plan ready for the day you go into labor.  Making decisions in advance alleviates any surprises. Of course, you must pre-plan banking your baby’s cord blood. Make sure you have packed the kits you’ve received and any instructions that are necessary. Sheknows.com has put together a comprehensive birth plan creator, so you won’t forget a thing!! Once you’ve completed the questionnaire all you have to do it print it out and put it in your hospital bag. Follow the link to a great birth plan!! (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4429004 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:33:57 +0100 4429004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424220&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1098 Planning for your baby’s arrival can include many wonderful outings and decisions.  Although there are many things you may not want to do before the eventful day, make sure to make plans in advance for  banking your baby’s umbilical cord blood. It’s one of the few pre-pregnancy  necessities.  Preparing for your baby’s birth by painting his room, buying furniture and clothing and even a simple wine toast can make some women uncomfortable and superstitious.  Some women feel they will ‘jinx’ the pregnancy.  Even though many people dont  wait more than a few days post pregnancy test to tell of the impending birth, many people insist on waiting 3 months or just after the end of the first trimester.Our friends over at babycenter.com have asked thei... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424220 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:08:23 +0100 4424220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4411510&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1087 Cord blood is the blood left over in your baby’s umbilical cord immediately after birth. Your practitioner harvests the blood in a quick, easy, and painless procedure. The reason this blood is so valuable is because it contains hematopoietic stem cells, which are cells that have the ability to develop into any type of specialized cell in the blood and immune system and replace or repair these types of damaged cells throughout the body. Banking your baby’s cord blood ensures that if your child is ever in need of a cord blood transplant it will available for your exclusive use. Affordability can be  a factor in deciding whether you are able to bank your newborn’s cord blood. At  M.A.Z.E Cord Blood Laboratories, we are determined to  keep our fees low and never charge an ann... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4411510 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:59:19 +0100 4411510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405763&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1079 The months leading up to becoming pregnant and pregnancy itself  are the most important times to concentrate on what you’re eating. We all know the early signs of pregnancy can include morning sickness. So just as you make a plan for  labor and delivery and banking your newborn’s cord blood, so should you make a plan to eat healthy and often to avoid the dreaded symptoms of morning sickness. Although there is no ‘cure’ for it, there are things you can do to feel more comfortable.  Eating small meals throughout the day — not skipping meals — is key to keeping your morning sickness to a minimum. Here is an article that give you a few suggestions on how to keep morning sickness at bay. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405763 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 01:17:01 +0100 4405763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4382756&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1074 Folic acid, in combination with vitamin B-12 and vitamin C, is considered essential by health care providers for women that are planning pregnancy.  Being on a healthy diet and adding a daily dose of 400 micrograms of folic acid in a multivitamin along with folic acid rich foods is highly recommended by researchers and midwives. A lack of dietary folic acid leads to folate deficiency  (FD). This can result in many health problems, the most notable one being neural tube defects in developing embryo. Read here for more information on how much folic acid you need for a healthy pregnancy. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4382756 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 02:17:40 +0100 4382756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4377561&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1069 So there you are. In your ob/gyn’s  office, getting ready to hear your baby’s heartbeat, get measured and weighed. You’ve been discussing your birth plan with your doctor, making decisions such as whether you will be banking your baby’s umbilical cord blood and whether or not you will  have pain medication.  Have you ever left the ob/gyn office really wanting to know the sex of your baby but they just couldn’t tell you. Or you didn’t ask, or you got cold feet… Here are some fun ways to predict whether you’re carrying a boy or a girl…if you’re carrying low, it may be a boy or if the heart rate is higher it may be a girl… either way you will have a good laugh trying to predict the sex of your baby!  At parenting.com you w... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4377561 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 01:33:10 +0100 4377561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4372032&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1062 The concept of a doula is not new. A woman supporting another woman through labor is a tradition that goes back many years in all cultures. Some women do not live in close-knit communities where their sisters, mothers, aunts, and friends are there to support them through pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood; these events can be scary and can make a woman feel lost if she has to experience them alone. A doula helps fill this gap by providing support to the woman and her partner or support system throughout the childbearing year. A doula does not replace the support system; instead, she helps support them so that they can focus on loving and encouraging the laboring woman. Doulas can serve as a source of information during pregnancy, labor and birth. If you are choosing to bank your child&#... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4372032 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:54:07 +0100 4372032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4352710&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1058 This article give little tidbits of information  which may help all of you cope together. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4352710 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:53:51 +0100 4352710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4349501&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1053 This article seems to cover all the bases whether you agree with the process of not.  We’d like you thoughts. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4349501 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:34:16 +0100 4349501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4337922&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1047 A simultaneously sad and funny/happy blog about fertility and its trials and tribulations. Our friends at www.mothering.com have compiled a list of 6 word stories a la Ernest Hemingway. Read here for more (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4337922 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:56:20 +0100 4337922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4322496&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1033 The promising field of stem cell research is prompting more and more parents to store their newborn’s umbilical cord blood for possible use in treating future disease. Cord blood is rich in blood-forming stem cells and is currently used in transplants for some patients with leukemia, lymphoma, immune deficiencies and inherited metabolic disorders. Most infusions come from unrelated donors, partly because of concerns that receiving one’s own defective cells may cause the same diseases to return. Now, early research shows that cord blood may be able to safely regenerate other types of cells in the body, fueling optimism that doctors may one day routinely use a patient’s own stored cord blood to treat such conditions as cerebral palsy (CP), stroke, spinal cord injuries, diabetes and car... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4322496 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:06:25 +0100 4322496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4313994&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1017 It’s a growing consensus in the medical and public health fields: babies need as much womb-time as they can get, and every day counts. In fact, even though 37 weeks is considered full term, groups like the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend waiting until 39 weeks to induce labor, barring medical necessity. And many doctors and hospitals are catching on and prohibiting the practice of delivering before 39 weeks — even using ultrasounds to verify a baby’s age before going forward. Read here for more information. Remember its important to have a birth plan before you deliver your baby.  Cord blood banking is one way to insure your baby’s health, should the need arise.  Check out the cord blood comparison chart, to see which bank is right for you. (Sou... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4313994 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:40:01 +0100 4313994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309595&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1013 We’ve all been there… feeling like a walking zombie, whether its day or night, the fatigue of having a newborn can be trying. Remember your body has also been through a trauma, and is recovering slowly. If you learn to eat well and graze during the day on healthy foods you will notice that you have more energy during the day. Smaller healthier snacks and meals help furnish your body with nutrients and vitamins and help it produce more breast milk.  Try staying away from sugary drinks and alcohol too, as your baby is the direct recipient of those foods too.  Read here for a more extensive article for the people at www.parenting.com (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309595 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:27:48 +0100 4309595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309596&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1005 Empathy is a skill, like any other, and you can get better at it. And much the same, you can ask your partner to get better at it, too! Plus, getting better at empathy will only help a person become a better parent. Understanding is continually refreshed by new empathy, connections are constantly re-knit, strengthening the fabric of the relationship. Read here for the full article. Pregnancy.org is a terrific site with loads of answers to our everyday questions about becoming pregnant, being pregnant, being a parent etc.  They are a great resource! (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309596 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:09:32 +0100 4309596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4302116&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1009 M.A.Z.E. Cord Blood Laboratories, The Medical Center for Female Sexuality, M.A.Z.E. Andrology Laboratories and Werner MD.com, would like to extend our wishes for a healthy and happy New Year 2011. We hope this upcoming  year is one of good fortune, success and hope. Happy New Year  2011!! (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4302116 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:33:21 +0100 4302116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4285189&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D983 You’re considering storing your baby’s umbilical-cord blood in a private bank — but you’re not sure how to go about it? This step-by-step guide outlines what you need to know about private cord blood banking. Excerpted from Whattoexpect.com Now that you’re pregnant, you’ve probably discovered how many decisions you have to make a day — and how momentous some of them can seem because they now involve that precious little person who is about to join your family. One way to ease your mind about these big decisions is do a lot of research about the topic you’re considering. When it comes to saving your baby’s cord blood, the more you know the better. Cord blood, which contains stems cells that can treat a host of diseases, can be stored in a private or public bank... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4285189 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 18:09:30 +0100 4285189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281302&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D976 Thousands of patients with leukemia and other life-threatening diseases depend on Be The Match Foundation to raise funds to help make bone marrow and umbilical cord blood transplants possible. When you give to Be The Match Foundation, we put your funds to work to: Grow our Be The Match Registry® Provide financial assistance to help patients throughout their transplant journey Advance medical discovery to help patients live longer, healthier lives (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281302 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:58:54 +0100 4281302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4277824&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D971 What’s the right amount to gain during pregnancy? The answers are different if you are overweight or underweight and varies from woman to woman. A patient who begins a pregnancy with weight issues should have a total weight gain of 15 to 25 pounds, but your ob/gyn can guide you along with each prenatal visit.  Remember to eat healthy foods during your pregnancy, including fiber, vegetables and fruits along with protein.  Empty calories don’t help you or your baby. Read here for information regarding weight gain during pregnancy and some readers own comments. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4277824 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:44:09 +0100 4277824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275314&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D966 From the moment your pregnancy test is positive, you’re probably thinking about what to pack for the hospital when you go into labor.  This list from parents.com covers everything from nursing bras to insurance cards, your drivers license and of course slippers!!! However, most importantly is a birth plan; keep it short and sweet and what, if any, decisions need to be made. Include your cord blood banking and storage kit if you have chosen to save our baby’s umbilical cord blood. About a month before your due date, sit down with your partner and discuss this list. When you D-day arrives, it will allow you to focus on your labor and delivery instead of making rash and hasty decisions. Read here for more information. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275314 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:28:01 +0100 4275314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4265703&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D958 During the holiday season everyone wants to enjoy a nice glass of wine with friends and family. But if you’re expecting any time in 2011 chances are you are going to forgo the alcohol part of the cocktails. With all the news surrounding alcohol and pregnancy it is probably safe to stay away from those holiday drinks. And while they may not be as mind altering as the real ones, these are pretty close to the real thing.  Read here for the complete list. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265703 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:42:50 +0100 4265703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4265704&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D952 Java, cup o’ joe, latte, cappuccino……Coffee, its one the staples in our morning rituals. The aroma, the sound of percolating coffee in the morning, the steaming cup, and then you wake up and remember  that you’re pregnant!! What to do?????? The jury is out on whether caffeine can actually hurt your fetus, but most health-care professionals do recommend limiting intake. Going cold turkey can be tough, so try lowering your caffeine intake gradually. If you’re a coffee drinker, work your way down to half-caf before becoming a full-fledged decaf drinker. ITs probably better to cut it out but if you must must must have your coffee, limit it to just one cup a day. Read here for more information. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265704 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 18:28:53 +0100 4265704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4265705&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D948 It’s 2pm and you’re still in your jammies, obviously haven’t showered nor brushed your teeth, but your baby girl has on a beautiful little dress and looks absolutely adorable! We could on and on. We’ve all been there, about 9 millions times!! We’ve all had those days/weeks (!!) but raising our babies is our priority and what we love to do.  So what if there is spit up all over your shirt, so what if there is a only a loaf of white bread in the cabinet…you’re clearly a mommy!! Read the blog at parents.com for more comments! (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265705 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:09:15 +0100 4265705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4258848&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D942 Post-partum depression is more common than was previously thought.  With early intervention, PPD can be treated. Signs of PPD include weepiness, anxiety, panic attacks, detachment and withdrawal from family and friends. Babies exposed to PPD may suffer from emotional neglect. There has been evidence that this neglect can actually affect brain development. Sleep deprivation and isolation contribute to post-partum depressionIt is thought that as many as 25% of new mothers suffer from PPD.At babycenter.com you can find lots of very helpful information on PPD as well as other pre andpost pregnancy topics.  Read here more information  on post partum depression. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4258848 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:56:39 +0100 4258848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4249045&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D932 In the news you can read about another cyber-bullying situation every day. It may be close to your home or it may be way across the country. But no matter how removed you  think  you might be, think again.  Parenting.com has put together a list of tips for you  and the ones you love. Take notes and be prepared….Read here for more… (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4249045 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 19:53:01 +0100 4249045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4245291&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D927 Here is an informative  guide for the perfect baby shower. Our friends over at  Firsttimepregnancy.com have put together a great list of ideas from guest lists to invitations to entertainment!!! Read here for more….. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4245291 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:46:06 +0100 4245291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4237876&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D922 So, you’re pregnant…. now what? So many questions, so many decisions. It can be overwhelming at time. But take a deep cleansing breath and relax, you have 9 months to figure this all out! From fitness to birth plans post pregnancy and delivery and the weeks that follow this article gives advice for the first time parent. Sit down with a cup of tea and read…… (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4237876 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:36:46 +0100 4237876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233171&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D917 This article explains what can be done with  your baby’s umbilical cord and potential uses it has. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233171 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:25:39 +0100 4233171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225229&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D903 Those wonderful little exercises to help your body move through pregnancy and delivery are called kegels. Keeping fit while you’re pregnant is vital to a healthy pregnancy and happy mom-to-be. These two articles shows just how important it is to maintain good health all the way  through your pregnancy. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225229 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:38:00 +0100 4225229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214088&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D907 Those lovely little veins seem to come out of nowhere. One day they suddenly appear! As if by magic! Well, not really magic, its just the extra blood pumping through your veins to supply oxygen and nutrients to your baby. Here are some common treatments to help keep them at bay. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214088 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:45:36 +0100 4214088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214089&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D911 What a wonderful   Thanksgiving story with an amazing outcome. Umbilical cord preservation and banking is so important, in fact they ARE  life savers. Read here for the entire article. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214089 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:16:17 +0100 4214089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4203154&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D896 According to the folks over at What to Expect,  somewhere around the 32nd week of pregnancy is the right time to start the search for an appropriate pediatrician. FIrst of all make sure your choice is a provider under your insurance or else all of those trips to the doctors office must be paid out of pocket and could get very expensive. Secondly, write a list of questions about their perspectives concerning health matters such as vaccinations, and banking your baby’s umbilical cord.  It helps to be on the same page as your pediatrician! Read here for the full article. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4203154 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 19:25:42 +0100 4203154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4200555&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D892 The one time you’re actually supposed to eat more — and now it suddenly seems like every food is off limits. Read here for the final word on which foods to skip and which ones are A-OK during pregnancy. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4200555 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:18:38 +0100 4200555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190138&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D869 Only 5 percent of women give birth when they think they will. But more often than not, the day comes and goes without incident. Truth is, when your baby is ready, they will come. Click here to find out when your baby will make his appearance. Parents.com is site with a wealth of information about pregnancy, before during and after….. enjoy! (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190138 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:16:49 +0100 4190138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4186902&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D885 Thousands of patients with life-threatening diseases like leukemia are searching for a bone marrow donor. Be The Match Registry matches donors with recipients. This inspiring story has a beautiful ending because of the tireless efforts of those working at the registry. Bone marrow transplants have been saving lives for years and the new research on  umbilical cord blood is showing amazing promise. Visit their site and do what you can, it just might save a life. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4186902 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:33:45 +0100 4186902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4179312&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D864 This article makes the road a little easier to navigate.  Be powerful……. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4179312 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:04:12 +0100 4179312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4175682&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D876 Yesterday a study came out discussing the effects of drinking in moderation while pregnant. While some are adamantly opposed, some Ob/Gyns are making the case for having a glass of wine a couple of times a week. How does it affect your unborn baby? Read here for more information. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4175682 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:35:46 +0100 4175682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172047&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D857 Here are some very funny stories about husbands and  pregnancy, babies and all the preparations for baby’s arrival. Our friends at sheknows.com have a lot of information not only on husbands and pregnancy stories but  about motherhood, pregnancy and preparations for the arrival of your little one. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172047 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:47:44 +0100 4172047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4167948&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D848 Recently the news has been filled with information about cord blood banking, complete with all the medical possibilities which can come from saving your baby’s umbilical cord at birth. Frances Verter is an advocate of saving cord blood as is shown in this article. Its clear and concise and comprehensive. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4167948 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:29:24 +0100 4167948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4159225&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D836 This site has resources and links to hundreds of websites that can help you as your pregnancy progresses. It is a comprehensive compilation of information related to pregnancy. From planning to healthy pregnancy to stages of pregnancy and childbirth and labor and cord blood banking this is the go- to site. Enjoy!!! (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4159225 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:07:15 +0100 4159225 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4159226&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D831 How the rooms in your home are set up and arranged can affect how we live in our homes. Feng shui encourages such changes as a way to breathe new life into the home and push out negative energy. Read here to look into changing the set up of each room to improve the balance and comfort there. When it comes time to decorate your baby’s nursery, perhaps its wise to set it up with a little feng shui in mind.   Ahhhh, peace…. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4159226 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:54:40 +0100 4159226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151768&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D826 There are items in everyone’s house which can be used again and again. We just need a little nudge to see these everyday household items in a whole new light.  Our friends at care.2.com have put together an array of ideas on how we can take those ‘oh, what should i do with this?’ items and put them to good use. Recycle and re-use, making our planet  a healthier place to live. Take a look here and see how you can join in.  And as long as we’re on the subject of re-using and recycling, consider banking your baby’s umbilical cord blood, its re-useable and could very well save a life… (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4151768 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:36:58 +0100 4151768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151769&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D816 This time of year brings all sorts of wonderful fruits and vegetables. From hundreds of different types of squash to potatoes  to wonderful and hearty soups to warm you in the chilliest of winter months… Healthy eating leads to healthy children…… Read here for more information and recipes! (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4151769 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:33:25 +0100 4151769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4139219&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D811 If you are thinking about becoming pregnant, or if you are having difficulties getting pregnant, this website is an amazing resource.  From pre conception to ‘normal’ pregnancy to high risk pregnancies, there are blog posts, resources and wonderful success stories to answer your unique questions.  You can find women and men who are going through very similar experiences; get their thoughts and ideas on many different issues and perhaps give some advice to others. There are resources on infertility, moms to be, pharmacy guides and cord blood banking.  Make your way over there, it will be worth the trip!! http://tinyurl.com/28kxqgd (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4139219 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 20:42:44 +0100 4139219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4139220&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D804 Ever wonder how ‘green’ your cleaning products are?  Especially when you are pregnant, you need to be careful while cleaning your house with potentially harmful products. You can read here about what ingredients to look out for and special tips on to really ‘go green’. Helping the planet while helping your baby grow and thrive in a healthy, non toxic environment. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4139220 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:55:26 +0100 4139220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4133687&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D804 Ever wonder how ‘green’ your cleaning products are?  Especially when you are pregnant, you need to be careful while cleaning your house with potentially harmful products. You can read here about what ingredients to look out for and special tips on to really ‘go green’. Helping the planet while helping your baby grow and thrive in a healthy, non toxic environment. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133687 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:55:26 +0100 4133687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4133688&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D798 Getting a physical before you get pregnant might help you avoid such prenatal issues as gestational diabetes, which can lead to early delivery and Cesarean sections as well as increasing the baby’s risk of developing diabetes and obesity later in life. For more information read this article and start planning now!!! (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133688 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 20:42:45 +0100 4133688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4124997&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D767 Money.  Is it important that your children know every single detail about the money concerns in your family?  Tiernan McKay has a practical and useful guide for parents on how to talk to your kids about money. As with many ‘conversations’ we have with our children, sometimes less is more. If we want honesty from them we should be prepared to be honest with them. It may even help them feel more secure in todays economic times. Learn more here and also visit our friends over at www.sheknows.com.  We hear about the economy all the time as parents-to-be decide whether or not cord blood is in their budget. If money issues are hard for grown ups to navigate, they will be nearly impossible for our offspring! (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4124997 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:37:57 +0100 4124997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4121847&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D745 This momblogger,  nowondermom.com is very funny and insightful. This is a very cute and humorous blog about what many of us feel while we are raising our children.  We think we are losing our minds, when actually  its just the schedule of the day, the time of the year, or really, the time of life.  Read here, and take a minute or 10 for yourself!! (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4121847 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 19:58:59 +0100 4121847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4118899&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D782 In just a few days Halloween will be here. Our friends at sheknows.com have some more great tips for enjoying the holiday safely and enjoyably. Read here for additional information (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4118899 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:39:43 +0100 4118899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4118900&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D751 Just in time for a safe and Happy Halloween!! Read this great article about how to avoid potential dangers and what to do, just in case……. Here’s another wonderful website with easy ideas for carving your own Halloween pumpkin !! Have a SPOOOOOOKY and Safe Halloween!!!! (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4118900 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:12:34 +0100 4118900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4105656&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D739 Here’s an article written by Fran Verter, the founder of www.parentsguidecordblood.org.  She is an activist par exellence and supports both public and private cord blood banking (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4105656 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 17:58:34 +0100 4105656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097911&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D726 If you’re an avid exerciser or just trying to stay in shape while you’re pregnant, it is important to ask your doctor if you are healthy enough to exercise and how much is too much for you and your baby. If you are a runner you may be able to continue running through some of your pregnancy and you may need to ‘dial it down’ to a fast paced walk in the later months.  Exercise increases blood flow to your muscle, and your muscles are working harder so you need to listen to your body.  It tells you what you need to know. Check out this article for more information (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097911 Sat, 23 Oct 2010 18:33:09 +0100 4097911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097912&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D712 Bottle vs. Breast.  Some people are able to nurse successfully from the very first minute their baby starts to suckle.  There are also those who need help or advice or just encouragement. And there are those who just feel that bottle-feeding is right for them. LaLeche league teaches encourages and supports moms who have chosen to breastfeed their baby.  Remember, do what is good for you and your baby. Here some real moms with real opinions, problems and answers about choosing  to feed your baby from the breast or from a bottle. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097912 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 18:06:29 +0100 4097912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097913&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D700 Are you nesting yet? Nesting is different with everyone. Some of us go nuts cleaning and scrubbing and others are obsessed with putting together baby paraphernalia. Still others are just sitting on the couch because their bodies just wont give in! Where do you fit in? Read here for some interesting and funny stories. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097913 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:12:52 +0100 4097913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082003&cid=t_115827_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F10%2Frutgers-football-player-eric-legrand-remains-paralyzed%2F Rutgers University football player Eric LeGrand remains hospitalized in Hackensack University Medical Center after suffering a severe spinal cord injury during a tackle. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082003 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:27:23 +0100 4082003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082043&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fconfessions-of-a-sneeze-supressor-can-holding-in-your-ah-choo-hurt-you%2F photo: Thinkstock I admit it: I hold in my sneezes. I’ve been doing it since I was little. I believe it stems from the fact that my father has the loudest sneeze I’ve ever heard. When I was a kid, my dad would sneeze in the basement and I’d be roused from slumber all the way up on the second floor. So naturally, over the years I’ve honed my sneeze to be as silent as possible. Sometimes people around me don’t even realize that I’ve sneezed. (I’m that sneaky.) I’d guess that several of my co-workers think I suffer from some kind of twitch. Is this better than an obnoxiously loud sneeze? In my book, yes. Of course, throughout my life, I’ve been warned by all my non-scientist family and friends about how suppressing my sneezes will kill my ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082043 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:39:59 +0100 4082043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4074046&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D692 The House cleared legislation early Thursday to bolster the collection of cord blood stem cells in an effort to provide life-saving treatment to patients in need of bone marrow and cord blood transplants. The bill will reauthorize and fund the National Cord Blood Inventory program, which provides grants to public cord blood banks to assist in collecting donated cord blood units.     http://tinyurl.com/2ee8bg8 (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4074046 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:55:58 +0100 4074046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4060578&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D686 Sheknowsparenting.com is a website for women dealing with a wide range of topics on parenting.  The menu will take you to a variety of subsites that address sexual health, beauty, home, living, food among others.  Of course, they’re called Sheknows – love.com, Sheknows – homeandgarden.com, etc. We like the approachable writing style and broad range of ideas expressed in the site. The cord blood debate on sheknowsparenting.com can be found on these pages. It’s not surprising that the discussion around should-shouldn’t, public-private, big company-small company, annual storage fees – free annual storage continues! (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4060578 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:07:55 +0100 4060578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4065357&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D683 Just to add a breather to our blog, check out this news regarding veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afganistan. Did you know that less than half of the veterans who are eligible for retroactive stop loss pay have applied? If you know -or are – a veteran, check this out and make sure our vets get the support they need when they come home.  Who knows, one of them will be a mom or dad someday! If you’re a vet or in the military now, contact us for a discount reserved especially for moms and dads-to-be in active or reserve duty. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4065357 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:21:01 +0100 4065357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4040553&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D683 Just to add a breather to our blog, check out this news regarding veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afganistan. Did you know that less than half of the veterans who are eligible for retroactive stop loss pay have applied? If you know -or are – a veteran, check this out and make sure our vets get the support they need when they come home.  Who knows, one of them will be a mom or dad someday! If you’re a vet or in the military now, contact us for a discount reserved especially for moms and dads-to-be in active or reserve duty. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4040553 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:21:01 +0100 4040553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031227&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D680 OMG, this is just too funny, especially if you read the blog visitors additions to their funniest  (and not-so-funny-but-memorable) delivery-room comments.  Read here (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031227 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:07:31 +0100 4031227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018163&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D676 The age old question:  are these contractions real??? Share your experiences with us to help others decide! (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018163 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:33:58 +0100 4018163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4013171&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D674 When I was born, there was no choice: dad’s were outside the delivery room with cigars and dimes for the pay phone (ok, so I’m old…).  And when my children were born of course my husband was there the whole time (ok, not that helpful but there..) There is a lot of conversation about the whole extended family attending the blessed event, and it sounds so lovely until I visualize myself in “that position” with my second cousin twice removed as a witness. Seriously, the discussions really surround the decision to let one or two other close relatives – a mom or sister – in the room.  What do you think? (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4013171 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:28:58 +0100 4013171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3993890&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D672 We’ve been reading a lot about the merits of prenatal massage (and those few who think it’s nonesense) and were surprised to come upon a difference of opinion regarding position: on the tummy with hole in the table for your belly, or on your side, following conventional wisdom about the dangers of laying on your belly while pregnant.  Read more here and let us know what you think! (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3993890 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:28:52 +0100 3993890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3987047&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D664 There are actually parents who are focused on delivering their child on a convenient-and-cute due date, 10/10/10. Now, I actually am acquainted with a family where the dad has a birthday of 11/11 and the mom has a birthday of 12/12 and, yes, their son has a birthday of 6/6.  But all that happened by chance. On a parenting blog, there are parents who are wondering if they should schedule their C sections for that date; and others who are leaving it in nature’s hands. Those of us who are already parents know that these are insignificant things as compared to the big decisions in parenting, particularly those we cannot control! (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3987047 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:53:46 +0100 3987047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3976490&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D656 As you prepare for the birth of your child you are undoubtedly thinking of all the near-term issues you’ll have to deal with as a parent of a newborn.  Many of us also begin to consider the merits and safety of vaccinations.  Most physicians recommend – or insist – on inoculations against the most common childhood diseases in order to keep our kids safe.  But in the past few years there has been discussion about a possible link between vaccinations and autism. Here’s a conversation between parents on the topic.  Let us know if you have any other factual information that we can add to the mix. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3976490 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:52:16 +0100 3976490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3911689&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D644 My daughter,  almost age four at the time of my second pregnancy, was smart and curious about my expanding belly. She asked a lot of questions.  I delighted in her intelligent questions and took pride in my thoughtful, age-appropriate responses.  OK, I was a little smug.  But all that changed one day at the farmers’ market when my daughter spotted a man with a protruding pot belly.  ”Mama!” she scolded. “You never told me boys could have babies!!” Vivian, U.S. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3911689 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:48:19 +0100 3911689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3895887&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fparalysis-as-criminal-punishment%2F2010.08.23 CAIRO — A Saudi judge has asked several hospitals in the country whether they could damage a man’s spinal cord as punishment after he was convicted of attacking another man with a cleaver and paralyzing him, the brother of the victim said Thursday. Every time I think my country is screwed up, I read this sort of thing and feel better about it. And kudos to the hospital that (apparently) just said, “No.” SOURCE: “Saudi judge considers paralysis punishment” – World News – Mideast/N. Africa – MSNBC.com *This blog post was originally published at GruntDoc* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3895887 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:33:17 +0100 3895887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3889074&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D640 :   Everybody does it; moves house, starts an extension, takes on some major stressful project as soon as they realise they need space for the new family member who’s arriving in (eek) five months. We did a fabulous loft conversion. A lovely new big bedroom and en-suite just for us, and our old bedroom for Darling Son Number One. The finishing touch, just a week before baby number 2 was due, was a soft and creamy new carpet in all the bedrooms. Perfect. Having endured two days of labour the first time, I was prepared. Even though everyone said it was faster second time around, for weeks I’d had acupuncture to speed things up. It worked. Talk about 0-60. I barely had time to ring Best Friend to come and get DS1 and I was on my hands and knees, ready to have the baby there and then. Wh... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3889074 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:43:25 +0100 3889074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3880849&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D636 Oi. We all know about the dangers of smoking and pregnancy, low birth rate, the impact of second-hand smoke; we even posted a link to a study on smoking and the use of psychiatric medications (see our May 13th post). The Center for Disease Control just published another report regarding smoking mothers, low birth rate and infant death.  This is morbid, we realize. But important information if you are, or know, a smoking mother-to-be: Here are the stats: 5 percent to 7 percent of deaths among the premature infants — and 23 percent to 34 percent of deaths caused by SIDS — could have been prevented if the mother had not smoked. A horror, isn’t it?  Pass this on to those who might need to read it… (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3880849 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:32:14 +0100 3880849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3872547&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D633 Try not to laugh when you read this: A recent study demonstrates that pregnancy may worsen or bring on symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder in some women.  It connects this finding to the changes in reproductive hormones that occur during pregnancy. We could be sarcastic and note, “Gee!  Ya think? I mean, the worry that comes along with concerns about health, safety, money, sibling rivalry, your spouse, sex, food, gestational diabetes, chromosomal disorders, work, aging parents, chiildproofing the house, childhood leukemia,  and laundry might make a woman a bit nuts?” Or we could be sensibly compassionate.  Which is where I’m headed with this. I have a dear friend who is a new mom.  She is a person who has spent her life being supremely capable, thorough, talent... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3872547 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:16:09 +0100 3872547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3865254&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D651 The “Lion King” is a story and movie and Broadway play that touches on all the magical and powerful sentiments of life: joy, sorrow, fear, love… Today we read in the New York Daily News that an adorable, vibrant and brave child actress, Shannon Tavarez, will undergo an umbilical cord blood transplant to treat her leukemia. The article shows a sweet picture of Shannon and her mother at the hospital where she is undergoing chemotherapy in preparation for her transplant Doctors opten for this cord blood transplant after a bone marrow match could not be found for Shannon, who is part African American and part Hispanic.[ If you haven't seen our repeated call for people from small or mixed racial groups to donate, here is the information on how you can register to be a bone ... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3865254 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:53:35 +0100 3865254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3858143&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D631 Just in case you’re interested in the details of the GD testing process, this video is a short and succinct explanation: Gestational Diabetes (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3858143 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:16:02 +0100 3858143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3805810&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D620 OK, we don’t really need anything else to worry about but if you’re interested, there is some correlation between placental separation during pregnancy (not a good thing) and the presence of particular antibodies that indicate early thyroid disease. Placentad separation is, um, potentially fatal which is why we don’t want to dwell on it here, in the happy land of cord blood banking! But,  if there’s thyroid disease in your family, read here  just to be informed. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3805810 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:43:25 +0100 3805810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3812961&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D616 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has issued a revised position regarding caffeine during pregnancy.  Though many of us growled our way through a caffeine-free pregnancy in order to reduce risk of miscarriage or pre-term birth, ACOG now posits that there is no risk of such in moderate consumtion of caffeone, 200 miligrams of caffeine per day or less. So, what’s under 200 miligrams of caffeone? According to a report by WebMD, an 12 oz cup of caffeinated coffee has about 200 mgs; 8 oz of caffeontated tea and most 12 oz caffeintated softdrinks have about 50 mgs. Importantly, a 1.5 oz sized chocolate bar only has 35 mgs.  Oh happy day. Read the WebMd report for more. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3812961 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:31:11 +0100 3812961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3790694&cid=t_115827_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D616 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has issued a revised position regarding caffiene during pregnancy.  Though many of us growled our way through a caffiene-free pregnancy in order to reduce risk of miscarriage or pre-term birth, ACOG now posits that there is no risk of such in moderate consumtion of caffiene, 200 miligrams of caffiene per day or less. So, what’s under 200 miligrams of caffiene? According to a report by WebMD, an 12 oz cup of caffienated coffee has about 200 mgs; 8 oz of caffientated tea and most 12 oz caffientated softdrinks have about 50 mgs. Importantly, a 1.5 oz sized chocolate bar only has 35 mgs.  Oh happy day. Read the WebMd report for more. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3790694 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:31:11 +0100 3790694