by Insception Lifebank | Blog
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...
by Insception Lifebank | Blog, Science & Research
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. Our health care system is fortunate to have...
by Insception Lifebank | Blog, Cord Blood Banking
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...
by Insception Lifebank | Blog, Cord Blood Education
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...
by Insception Lifebank | Blog, Cord Blood Education
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...
by Insception Lifebank | Blog, Science & Research
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...