Stem Cells from Umbilical Cord Blood Treatable Diseases Did you know umbilical cord blood stem cells can be used in the treatment of over 80 life-threatening diseases and conditions? These include … [Read more...]
How is Cord Blood Collected?
Posted to NICU: November 17, 2009
Cord Blood Collection Cord blood can be collected for a cord blood bank usually by two methods: syringe or bag. Cord blood is collected immediately after birth and after the umbilical cord has been … [Read more...]
Why Save My Baby’s Cord Blood?
Posted to NICU: November 16, 2009
Why Save My Baby's Cord Blood? That is a question many new parents ask. In all truth, there are many reasons to bank your baby's cord blood, including parental security and peace of mind, future … [Read more...]
What is Cord Blood?
Posted to NICU: November 14, 2009
What is Cord Blood? Cord blood refers to the blood remaining in the umbilical cord after it has been cut after birth. Cord blood is extremely rich in highly unique stem cells, which can be used in … [Read more...]
NICU Scrapbooking – Milestones
Posted to NICU: November 13, 2009
Scrapbooking Your Baby's Milestones Scrapbooking about your baby's milestones in the NICU can be a great way to record your baby's experience as a Neonatal ICU infant. Not only does scrapbooking … [Read more...]
Top 5 Breastfeeding Forums
Posted to NICU: November 9, 2009
Top 5 Breastfeeding Forums Breastfeeding is on of the best ways to supplement and protect your baby. It provides vitamins and nutrients, as well as antibodies that forumla cannot duplicate. … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Mastitis
Posted to NICU: November 7, 2009
Mastitis and Breastfeeding Mastitis is an infection of the breasts most commonly found in breastfeeding mothers. A breastfeeding mom with mastitis may feel like she has come down with the flu, as … [Read more...]
Let Down Reflex – Breastfeeding Tips
Posted to NICU: November 3, 2009
Let Down Reflex - Breastfeeding Tips A mother's let down reflex simply refers to the process in which breast milk enters the milk ducts and nipple for a baby to breastfeed. If you have ever heard a … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and H1N1 Swine Flu
Posted to NICU: October 31, 2009
Breastfeeding and H1N1 Swine Flu There is a common concern regarding breastfeeding if a mother or baby has H1N1 swine flu. Should I breastfeed my baby if I have swine flu? Should I continue … [Read more...]
Neonatal (NICU) H1N1 Swine Flu
Posted to NICU: October 28, 2009
H1N1 Swine Flu NICU Swine flu (H1N1) in the NICU, or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, is becoming more and more of a concern for parents with a baby in the Neonatal ICU. If a mother or father of a … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Common Questions
Posted to NICU: October 16, 2009
Breastfeeding can pose many questions for parents, so here is a small collection of some of the most often asked breastfeeding concerns. How do I treat sore, blistered, or bleeding nipples? Try … [Read more...]
What is Colostrum?
Posted to NICU: October 16, 2009
What is Colostrum? Colostrum is the first form of breast milk produced after a pregnancy, and usually is present for 3 or 4 days until a mother's normal breast milk comes in. It has a yellow tinge … [Read more...]
Infant Breastfeeding Benefits in the NICU
Posted to NICU: October 15, 2009
Infant breastfeeding provides for the optimal amount of nutrition for any newborn infant, especially in the NICU. Breast milk is packed with proteins, fats, and vitamins that are crucial, not only … [Read more...]
Swine Flu H1N1 and Your Family
Posted to NICU: October 13, 2009
The swine flu, also known as the H1N1 virus, is sweeping across populations everywhere, and families, especially with younger children and infants, need to take extra precautions. This is an article … [Read more...]
Expecting a Preterm Infant in the NICU
Posted to NICU: October 12, 2009
When a mother has a high risk pregnancy, there is a possibility that her baby could be born prematurely, and would need to be placed in the NICU, or neonatal intensive care unit. There is also the … [Read more...]
