Pregnant with her third child, Placida Blackwood first heard about cord blood banks in her obstetrician’s waiting room. The pamphlet didn’t leave much of an impression. What’s the point of paying some ...

Umbilical cord blood infusions have become a vital treatment against blood diseases and the list of potential uses keeps growing (Credit: Getty Images) Private cord blood banking is booming around the ...

When you give birth, the baby is delivered first. The umbilical cord then comes out after your baby. In rare cases, the umbilical cord prolapses, which means it falls out from its normal position. The ...

The umbilical cord is a three-vessel cord that provides nutrients and oxygen to your baby while they're in the uterus. Usually, the cord doesn’t have any issues, but there are several conditions that ...

The umbilical cord is a life-sustaining tube that connects your baby to your placenta. Some issues can develop with the cord during pregnancy. After birth, it’s easy to care for your baby’s cord stump ...