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Introducing New Foods To The Picky Eaters In Your Home
Growing children need the right amount of nutrients in their diet, and it is up to parents to ensure they get the vitamins they need from their meals. However, children are often picky eaters, unwilling to eat healthy foods that are best for them. Therefore, parents need to encourage their picky eaters to eat healthier yet due so without being pushy.
Fun Education At The Toronto Babytime Show
Insception Lifebank Cord Blood Program is dedicated to playing an active role in the local community, and as such we make appearances at local baby shows. It is always a fun-filled experience, and one of our favourite stops is the Toronto Babytime Show, which we had the pleasure of visiting the weekend of November 9 to November 11.
Jogger Giveaway From Insception Lifebank
Halloween has come and gone, and now it’s time to get ready for the holidays! With Li’l Niblets & Baby Sprouts, Insception Lifebank is getting into the holiday spirit by giving away a free Baby Jogger City Mini stroller!
Cord blood transplant for a memorable thanksgiving
Abi Hamlin a brave 18 year old was diagnosed with leukemia in March 2011 in the middle of her junior year of high school; originally it required chemotherapy for treatment. For a while the chemo seemed to be working and she was able to get out of the hospital and return to her life.
Insception Lifebank is launching Q & A Session on Twitter!
Insception Lifebank will be hosting a Q & A session via Twitter to discuss cord blood in detail and allow questions for curious families. The goal is to promote greater awareness of cord blood and encourage more families to educate themselves on the benefits that come from making a life changing choice.
Insception Lifebank is launching Q & A Session on Twitter!
Insception Lifebank will be hosting a Q & A session via Twitter to discuss cord blood in detail and allow questions for curious families. The goal is to promote greater awareness of cord blood and encourage more families to educate themselves on the benefits that come from making a life changing choice.
Stress Can Cause Harm During Pregnancy
Although the journey of bringing a new life into the world is beautiful and miraculous, it can also be stressful. While stress is common during pregnancy, about 25% of women experience the type of extreme stress that interferes with their day-to-day lives. A new study finds that expecting mothers that experience this type of stress are more likely to give birth to preterm and low-weight babies.
Future Applications for Cord Blood Stem Cells
Cord blood banking is a beneficial procedure that offers a treatment option for over 70 different
diseases. Currently, researchers are working hard to find new uses for cord blood stem cells,
expanding its potential and providing treatment for a wider range of diseases.
Travelling While Pregnant
While travelling during pregnancy was previously discouraged, that is no longer the case. Expecting parents are encouraged to go on about their everyday lives, even if it includes travelling – however, they should exercise some caution. Here are a few helpful tips to remember when travelling while expecting.
Is It Healthy to Work Late Into Your Pregnancy?
As more and more women wait until their 30s to have children, most expecting mothers are dedicated to their successful careers. As such, it is common for many pregnant women to continue working late into their pregnancies, but a new study suggests that this may not be a very good idea.
When Shouldi Start Considering Cord Blood Banking?
Research Activity For Mesenchymal Stem Cells Rise
Research is the key to developing any medical treatment into an effective product. With Mesenchymal Stem Cells being developed for potential therapeutic applications, research continues to discover their benefits to treating various diseases.
Cord Blood Banking Goes Viral on Reddit
In the online world, Reddit is one of the biggest content-sharing communities. It is the first-stop for many internet users, and its Ask Me Anything page receives thousands of views every day. Recently, a former leukaemia patient who underwent the first-ever American cord blood transplant started an Ask Me Anything thread, opening himself up to questions from those who may be unaware of the treatment.
Sharing Cord Blood Banking With A Loved One
Cord blood banking has the potential to save the life of a family member should they ever fall ill. However, many expecting parents are unaware of the benefits of this emerging medical technology, so it is up to you to share what you know about cord blood banking with your loved ones.
What is the Importance of Cord Blood
How Are Cord Blood Stem Cells Used To Treat Leukemia?
One of the most common uses for cord blood stem cells is aiding in the treatment of various forms of leukaemia. We know that a cord blood transplant is an essential part of the process, but what actually happens when a transplant takes place?
Cord Blood Banking Featured On Marilyn Denis Show
While cord blood banking is becoming increasingly popular among Canadian parents, many parents are still unaware of its benefits. That’s why it is important for cord blood banking to gain exposure in the media; so, we were delighted to tune into The Marilyn Denis show recently to discover that it was one of the show’s topics.
Insception Lifebank Featured In Together Magazine Interview
Insception Lifebank recently attended the Toronto BabyTime Show, promoting cord blood banking to expectant parents. Clinical educators were standing by to discuss cord blood banking technology and the ways in which it can benefit families.
At the event, Together Magazine caught up with Insception Lifebank Cord Blood Program to discuss the benefits of cord blood banking. It was an exciting opportunity for Wendy Welch, Business Development Associate at Insception Lifebank, to talk about cord blood technology and therapy.
Healthy Pregnancy Diet
When you become pregnant, you get all sorts of strange cravings for certain types of food. Each woman’s body is different, and your cravings will vary. While it is okay to give into your cravings of French fries dipped in ice cream, it is important for expecting moms to also change their diets to include some essential pregnancy foods that will ensure a healthy baby.
Celebrating National Medical Laboratory Week: April 22 – 28
This week across the country and in the United States we celebrate National Medical Laboratory Week where we acknowledge all the medical laboratory professionals who serve on the front lines of the public health system.
Insception Lifebank Sponsors Oh Baby! Facebook Party
Oh Baby! Magazine, one of Canada’s most beloved parenting publications will be hosting a Facebook party on April 19, 2012 – and you’re invited! Insception Lifebank is a sponsor of this fun and unique online event, providing you with some fantastic prizes just for taking part.
Spring Cord Blood Education Sessions
Spring is a time for new beginnings, and what better time to begin preparing to bring a new life into this world. For expecting parents, now is the time to begin planning for your baby’s birth, including decorating their nursery, buying baby clothes and taking parenting and childbirth classes. Now would also be the ideal time to find out more about cord blood banking, and Insception Lifebank offers parents a great platform to do so.
Most Common Cord Blood Myths
Many parents are still largely unaware of the benefits provided by cord blood banking. As such, there are plenty of myths that persist among expecting parents about the safety of cord blood banking and general facts about the process. Here are a few of the most common myths about cord blood banking, and some facts to dispel them.
Cord blood btem cells for joint damage repair
Umbilical cord blood contains cells called Mesenchymal Stem Cells, that are capable of producing a variety of cell types, including muscle, bone and chondrocytes. Recently, a group of scientists in Brazil were able to produce Chondrocytes, the cells involved with cartilage production, using defined growth factors from Umbilical Cord Blood. This is important because the use of defined growth conditions will allow for the high yield production of a pure population of cells that will be suitable for clinical applications.
