by Insception Lifebank | Blog, Cord Blood Blog, parenting blog
Become informed, shop around, and meet exciting new families at the last two baby expos of the year. The first upcoming event, London Bump, Baby and Toddler Expo takes place in London, Ontario at the Western Fair District from on November 2 and November 3. The second...
by Insception Lifebank | Blog, Cord Blood, Cord Blood Blog, cord blood program
Canada now has a national donor cord blood banking program after years of being the sole member of the G8 without one. The program was officially launched at The Ottawa Hospital in the nation’s capital, and there are plans to expand to three other hospitals across...
by Insception Lifebank | Blog, Cord Blood, Cord Blood Banking, cord blood program
At the end of September, Canada launched its first ever national donor cord blood banking program at The Ottawa Hospital. The launch put Canada on par with other developed nations as families can now choose between donor and family cord blood banking programs. But...
by Insception Lifebank | Blog, Cord Blood Banking, Cord Blood Blog
On September 30, The Ottawa Hospital became the first Canadian hospital to accept umbilical cord blood donations from local families. The collections marked the launch of Canada’s first national donor cord blood bank, spearheaded by Canadian Blood Services which...
by Insception Lifebank | Blog, Cord Blood, Cord Blood Banking, Cord Blood Blog
Canada’s first national donor cord blood bank is finally open after a long awareness and fundraising effort spearheaded by Canadian Blood Services. The donor bank allows Canadian families to donate their children’s umbilical cords rather than discarding them, which...
by Insception Lifebank | Blog, Cord Blood Blog, parenting blog
Families in and around Ottawa convened at the Ernst & Young Centre this weekend for the Ottawa Baby Show. The event brought together developers of baby toys, food, and clothing along with organizations that attempt to improve the overall health of children –...