Youngest child to receive cord blood treatment to prevent diabetes
Cord Blood News: 20 month old Australian girl infused with her own cord blood to potentially prevent or delay onset of Type 1 Diabetes.
Cord Blood Stem Cells Provide New Hope
Recent scientific advances signal a new future possibility to treat blood based cancers by using stem cells.
Canadian Company Initiates Clinical Trial Using an Expanded Cord Blood for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Research Update- AML Trial ExCellThera is a clinical stage biotech company that is focused on developing a robust and cost effective technology to expand blood stem cells from cord blood for therapeutic use. ExCellThera is a spin-off company from the Institute for...
Cord Blood Awareness Month
Becoming a parent means taking a monumental leap of faith. It means bringing a precious life into this world knowing that despite all the precautions and care you can take, some things will simply be out of your hands. Regardless, becoming a parent means making a promise – a commitment to helping provide your child with everything they need to succeed in this world.
Umbilical Cord Banking & It’S Future Possibilities
In the May 2016 issue of AABB news, doctors highlight the medical breakthroughs with umbilical cord banking and the importance of educating parents.
Survival Guide for New Dads
Here are a couple of guidelines for the soon to be fathers, follow them and you will survive this 9 month roller coaster!
Update: Cerebral Palsy and Cord Blood Clinical Trials
Over the past few years, numerous clinical trials have been initiated to investigate whether cord blood could be used in the treatment of cerebral palsy.
Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Cord Blood Banking Process
When contractions start, even the best of intentions can go awry without a well-laid plan. Here are a few questions to ask yourself WELL before you go into labour.
Banking on Hope
Insception Lifebank’s Wings of Hope Medical Need Program was established to offer compassionate support to Canadian families who have an immediate family member conceivably requiring a stem cell transplant within the first year following an expected baby’s birth.
‘Best Of’ Blog List
With August almost half over (shhhh!!), we’re taking the opportunity to stop and take a look back at some of our best blogs from the last six months.
Does Cord Blood Expire?
When any of us considers making an investment, we take the time to look at the decision from all sides. Frequently we find ourselves wondering if the decision we make now will truly benefit us in the future. As parents, the decisions we make take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we making choices for ourselves, but also for our family and our future.
6 Best Baby Shower Gifts for A Mom To Be
As the baby due date rapidly approaches, it’s a great time to think about thoughtful ways to support and spoil a new mom-to-be in your life! Here’s our list of 6 great baby shower gifts to consider.
Banking on The Future: A Grandmother’s Love
The role of a grandparent is unlike any other in the world. When the baby you love and support and raised has a baby of their own, a new kind of love is born.
Cord Blood Awareness Month
July is Cord blood Awareness Month! We couldn’t be happier that a full month has been dedicated to raising awareness about this precious resource and all its potential! To celebrate, we’re offering expecting parents this limited time promo code to save upon the purchase of cord blood banking for your little one.
Baby Proofing Yourself
We’ve all heard of baby proofing the house, but what about baby proofing yourself? Delivering your little one has put a lot of stress on your body. But, now that your baby has arrived, the real work begins! So many of the daily actives that we carry out as parents can take a toll on our bodies – especially post-delivery.
Celebrating Father’s Day
Becoming a father means becoming a hero.
It means pillow fort building, s’mores making, late night children’s Tylenol runs and endless bedtime stories.
Summer Pregnancy Survival Guide
Back in January, it felt like the winter would never end! Now, with June finally here, the summer vibe is in the air and we’re looking forward to days at the beach, picnics in the park and planning new stroller routes! Following our winter pregnancy guide, here's our...
Ontario Leads In Stem Cell Clinical Trials For Spinal Cord Injuries
In recent years, the list of diseases and conditions being studied in clinical trials has grown exponentially. While, 10 years ago, the announcement of a stem cell clinical trials for a condition other than cancer would have been revolutionary, this year alone, Ontario has announced 8 such studies either underway or scheduled to start soon.
Cesarean Sections And Cord Blood: Is It One Or The Other?
Unless it’s prearranged, a Cesarean Section can feel like a wrench in the plan for many expecting mothers. Leading up to your due date, so much mental preparation is done. So, an unplanned c-section can feel like you’re having the rug pulled out from under you....
Cord Tissue & Stem Cells: Investing In The Future
For a long time, we’ve known that stem cells are special. But, for people suffering from Multiple Sclerosis these micro building blocks might hold the key to a healthier future. Ottawa neurologist, Dr. Mark Freedman, and his team at the Sclerosis Research Unit at the...
Cord Tissue & Stem Cells: Investing in the Future
For a long time, we’ve known that stem cells are special. But, for people suffering from Multiple Sclerosis these micro building blocks might hold the key to a healthier future. Ottawa neurologist, Dr. Mark Freedman, and his team at the Sclerosis Research Unit at the...
Celebrating Our Moms this Mother’s Day
Our mothers are our first teachers, our role models and our biggest fans. Everyday, we learn from them. For many, the wisdom our mothers impart to us stays with us for a lifetime.
Celebrating Our Moms this Mother's Day
Our mothers are our first teachers, our role models and our biggest fans. Everyday, we learn from them. For many, the wisdom our mothers impart to us stays with us for a lifetime.
National Medical Laboratory Week
This week marks National Medical Laboratory Week. Here at Insception Lifebank, we’re thrilled to celebrate the important work the dedicated men and women of the Insception Lifebank medical laboratories do. Their skill and commitment ensures all health and safety standards are upheld and exceeded in our labs and that patient care remains top priority at all times.
From Stem Cell Transplant To Marathon Runner In 12 Months
Johann Castillo spent many years too weak to enjoy the pleasures of life. He had no energy to play with his two young children or even walk up stairs. That all changed when Castillo received a bone marrow stem cell transplant last year. 12 months later, Castillo has taken life by the horns, training to join the Be The Match Walk+Run that took place on April 11, at Montrose Harbo-Grove 16.
Rachel Hollis Bares It All (And We Couldn’T Be More Impressed!)
Wearing a bathing suit can be daunting at the best of times. Which is why we applaud lifestyle website founder and mother of three, Rachel Hollis, for proudly sharing a picture of her post pregnancy belly with the world.