Month: July 2023
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Pregnancy is an amazing process. As the placenta forms, cells from the fetus invade the mother’s uterus. This triggers changes that allow the placenta to grow properly. Stanford researchers studied this process in detail to understand it better. Placenta Transformation in Pregnancy The placenta is a temporary organ only found during pregnancy. It connects the…
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Thousands of first-time mums are joining a study led by researchers from Cambridge University to understand why some develop pre-eclampsia and placental complications during pregnancy and how it affects their long-term health. The study, called the POPPY study, is being conducted by a team from Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of…
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Drinking coffee, soda, or tea is something that many people do every day. These drinks contain caffeine, which is a common stimulant that wakes us up. Energy drinks, which have a lot of caffeine, have also become popular, especially among young adults and teens. But if you’re pregnant, you need to be careful about how…
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Good news for mums! A new study published in Lancet Neurology shows that taking prescription antiseizure medications during pregnancy does not have a negative impact on the neurological development of young children. This is particularly reassuring for women with epilepsy who are considering starting a family. Background Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects over…
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Cryo-Cell International, a leader in cord blood banking, has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2023. For those unfamiliar, cord blood banking involves collecting and storing the blood from a newborn’s umbilical cord, which contains valuable stem cells that can be used in medical treatments. What You Need to Know: A Quick…
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Scientists at Dundee University have developed a miniature placenta in the lab using stem cells, which could revolutionize research into pregnancy-related conditions. The three-dimensional iPlacenta is grown on chips the size of a SIM card, using stem cells derived from human skin that are modified to become placenta cells. This breakthrough technology allows researchers to…
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If you have osteoarthritis, your joints might be feeling old and worn out. But there’s good news! Scientists have discovered a way to make your arthritis cells feel young and healthy again. In this study, they used special tiny particles called exosomes from stem cells in umbilical cords to target and restore aging arthritis cells.…
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A ground-breaking study by researchers from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has uncovered important insights into how COVID-19 infection can lead to complications during late pregnancy. The research focuses on changes in gene regulation within the placenta, providing potential targets for future treatments…
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Model Chrissy Teigen recently posted on Instagram about her decision to bank the cord blood of all her four children, referring to it as a “potentially lifesaving” measure. But what exactly does this mean, and should you consider doing the same? What is Cord Blood Banking? Cord blood is sourced from the umbilical cord and…
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Recent research has raised concerns about a potential link between prenatal paracetamol (which is known as acetaminophen in the USA) use and neurodevelopmental conditions in children. But the evidence is limited, and experts disagree on its significance. Introduction: Background: The Consensus Statement: Criticism and Controversy: The Lawsuits: The Need for Better Research: Conclusion