The use of an antiseptic reduces umbilical cord infection and associated neonatal death. The use of a topical antiseptic to clean the umbilical cord in newborns and infants significantly reduces the risk of infection and neonatal mortality. More than 3 million children die each year worldwide, with infections causing approximately one third of all neonatal … Read more
What to do to care for the umbilical cord of a newborn Generally, the umbilical cord falls out after about two weeks after birth. Until the umbilical cord stump dries and falls, it is very important to keep it clean and dry. From the moment the doctor or midwife cuts the umbilical cord after delivery, … Read more
If the baby has a cord circular at birth, can there be a problem? Cord turns rarely cause problems. The umbilical cord is usually wrapped around the neck during pregnancy, because of the movements of the baby. It is very common for many babies to be born with some circular cord, in fact approximately 1 … Read more
Freezing umbilical cord stem cells: Advantages and disadvantages Freezing umbilical cord stem cells have become a popular practice among parents, who are increasingly aware of the benefits of this procedure. Science has shown that conserving the stem cells found in the umbilical cord can make a big difference in the baby’s life in the future. … Read more
The private centres that offer this service also have their pros and cons. Following are the points: Advantages of Private Banks of Umbilical Cord Stem Cells The possibilities of compatibility of the sample with relatives are greater than those of a public bank. Only those who contract the service can use the extracted sample. Disadvantages … Read more
How much does it cost for stem cell banking? The price of a private bank can reach 3,000 euros. In this case, having a health insurance with a company will mean a great reduction in cost, in addition to having your support at all times. For example, in MAPFRE the service costs 1,190 euros if … Read more
The health sector has been growing at a rapid pace. Now the researchers have found the cure to diseases which were incurable once which include life threatening diseases like leukemia, lymphomas, Sickle cell anemia, immune deficiency disorders, Aplastic anemia, Thalassaemia. This all have been possible through stem cells. As the demand for the stem cells … Read more