Sydney toddler Lucy Hinchion the youngest person to receive blood infusion from own umbilical cord
This article was originally posted by Rose Brennan, Health Reporter, at The Daily Telegraph
A SYDNEY toddler has become the youngest person in the world to receive an infusion of her own umbilical cord blood in the hope of preventing diabetes.
Since Lucy Hinchion’s birth, doctors routinely tested the 20-month-old’s blood for an antibody indicating she was on the path to develop type-1 diabetes.
A baby whose close family member has type-1 diabetes has a 5 per cent chance of developing the auto-immune disease and Lucy’s older sister Ava, 7, was diagnosed with diabetes as a toddler.
Doctors found adorable Lucy had a...
Source: Cord Blood News - July 17, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Maze Cord Blood Tags: Cord Blood stem cells stem cell transplant Source Type: blogs
Wharton ’ s Jelly (Cord Tissue) for Cleft Palate Repair
Did you know that the most common congenital birth defect is a cleft lip or palate?
At about 9 weeks your baby’s face is formed. During this time if the tissues that compose the upper lip do not completely attach, your baby can be born with a cleft lip or palate.
A cleft lip is an opening in the upper lip. According to MedlinePlus, “The opening can be a small slit or a large opening that goes through the lip into the nose. Children with a cleft lip also can have a cleft palate. With a cleft palate, the tissue that makes up the roof of the mouth does not join correctly.” Children who are born with a cleft lip or pa...
Source: Cord Blood News - July 10, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Maze Cord Blood Tags: Cord Tissue stem cells Source Type: blogs
Tips to Beat the Summer Heat for Pregnant Women
Pregnancy has it up and downs to begin with but handling a heat wave in the mist of that can be overwhelming. In honor of the first day of summer, June 21st, we have compiled a list of ways for mother’s to survive a summer pregnancy!
Drink Plenty of Fluids
This probably seems obvious. You should drink plenty of fluids in general but when you’re pregnant and in the summer heat you perspire easily and need to make up for any excess fluids you’re sweating out!
According to NYC nutritionist Lara Englebardt Metz, “you need to add eight ounces for every hour you spend in the heat”. Additionally, try drinking more sport...
Source: Cord Blood News - July 3, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Maze Cord Blood Tags: pregnancy Source Type: blogs
10 Zika Free Destinations
If you are pregnant or are thinking of becoming pregnant it is very important to know the risk associated with zika virus and where it is safe to travel.
Zika Virus is becoming more known and is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. It can be transmitted through sex and can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus. This is very serious because infection during pregnancy can cause certain birth defects. Currently there is no vaccine or medicine for Zika. While zika is a risk in many countries, we have compiled a list of 10 destinations that are Zika free!
Bermuda
Looking for a quick flight? ...
Source: Cord Blood News - June 19, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Maze Cord Blood Tags: parents pregnancy pregnancy health zika Source Type: blogs
Wondering what you can and can ’t eat now that you’re pregnant?
Eating healthy during your pregnancy can be hard. Crazy cravings, empty pantries, an over-packed schedule, and not enough hours in one day. There are many things that may stress you out during pregnancy, but knowing what you can and can’t eat shouldn’t be one of them.
Don’t panic, there’s an app for that! We have personally tried out several pregnancy apps that are specially made to help guide pregnant women through the “dos” and “don’ts” of pregnancy eating. So if you’re wondering what’s okay to eat (and whether you have to give up your favorite foods f...
Source: Cord Blood News - June 12, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Maze Cord Blood Tags: pregnancy pregnancy health Source Type: blogs
10 Foods to Increase Lactation
Having an adequate milk supply for your baby is essential to his/her nutrition. If you are looking to increase lactation these following foods can help:
Water
While not a food, water is one of the most important items needed for an adequate milk supply. “According to studies, 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.”
Try drinking 8 glasses (64 ounces) of water a day, especially when starting to breastfeed.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is known to help lower cholesterol and regulate your blood pressure, but did you know it can also help in building and maintaining your milk supply? Next time you’re thinking of what to ha...
Source: Cord Blood News - June 5, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Maze Cord Blood Tags: pregnancy breastfeeding Source Type: blogs
How to naturally increase your milk supply
Since we can’t measure breast milk intake the way we can formula, it is easy to be insecure about your milk supply.
If you feel your milk supply is low, here are some suggestions on how to increase it:
Take care of yourself.
Eat well and drink plenty of fluids. During nursing, try not to diet. You are still establishing your supply and need a minimum of 1800 calories each day while you are lactating.
Fun Fact: If you eat high quality foods and limit fats and sweets, you will usually lose weight more easily than a mother who is formula feeding.
Nurse frequently
Try to get in a minimum of 8 feedings in 24 hours, and...
Source: Cord Blood News - May 29, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Maze Cord Blood Tags: pregnancy breastfeeding Source Type: blogs
How to naturally increase your milk supply
Since we can’t measure breast milk intake the way we can formula, it is easy to be insecure about your milk supply.
If you feel your milk supply is low, here are some suggestions on how to increase it:
Take care of yourself.
Eat well and drink plenty of fluids. During nursing, try not to diet. You are still establishing your supply and need a minimum of 1800 calories each day while you are lactating.
Fun Fact: If you eat high quality foods and limit fats and sweets, you will usually lose weight more easily than a mother who is formula feeding.
Nurse frequently
Try to get in a minimum of 8 feedings in 24 hours, and...
Source: Cord Blood News - May 29, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Maze Cord Blood Tags: pregnancy breastfeeding Source Type: blogs
