Archive for the 'Labor and Delivery' Category



Learning About Stretch Marks

Monday 9 October 2006 @ 9:58 am

Many women have stretch marks. This happens to men as well, and both sexes may want to know what they can do about these red marks that have popped up on various parts of their bodies.  You can’t really get rid of them, but there are some things you can do to prevent them.




Benefits of Collecting Your Child’s Cord Blood

Monday 18 September 2006 @ 6:04 am

Cord blood stem cells, are one of a group of cells called hematopoietic stem cells that can be used to treat many diseases. Cord blood stem cells are not the same as embryonic stem cells, which there is quite a bit of controversy currently surrounding research using these types of cells. Cord blood stems cells are capable of evolving into different types of blood cells in the circulatory and immune systems. These cells, hematopoietic stem cells are collected from three sources: adult bone marrow, adult peripheral blood, and cord blood.




Labor and Delivery Tips for Expectant Father

Monday 26 June 2006 @ 3:24 am

After nine long months of waiting, many women are faced with the excitement and apprehension of labor and delivery. This stressful time is coupled with the anticipation of meeting the little person who is the center of the entire journey. Although Mom is faced with the burned and pain of labor and delivery, Dad is faced with nerve-racking fervor and anxiety. It is easy to forget about the father, but it’s important to include him in the process. Here are a few tips expectant fathers can use to help them ease through the wonderful event.