Cord blood banking is a topic that has gained significant attention in recent years, especially among expectant parents. Cord blood is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta after a ...

The umbilical cord — the lifeline between mother and baby — was historically discarded as medical waste after birth. Today, an increasing number of parents are choosing to preserve the cord blood for ...

Prospective parents face an array of medical decisions before their baby is born: Which pediatric practice to use? To circumcise, or not? What about prenatal testing to screen for possible genetic ...