Finding out you’re pregnant is a magical moment, and incredible things will happen right from the start of your first trimester. Your baby, which simply starts as a group of cells, wil… Read More

You spent 9 months on an incredible journey waiting for your little one to come into the world. The next journey begins the moment they’re born, and it all happens so fast. Every day y… Read More

Good nutrition and a balanced diet go hand in hand in giving our bodies what they need to function. Now that you have a little one on the way, it’s even more important to get the right… Read More

Sleep is important to our health, and now that you have a newborn, it’s especially important for both you and your baby even if it’s a bit unpredictable at first. The first few m… Read More

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is creating uncertainty every day, but one thing is certain – people will rise to the occasion and preserve to help make a difference.  Below some examp… Read More

Natalia Echeverri, MD, FACOG is an OB-GYN located in Miami, FL. Her commitment and passion for helping others goes beyond women’s health. When she is not in her office helping patien… Read More

May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month in the United Sates.  Preeclampsia Awareness Month draws attention to the fact that at least 5-8% of all pregnancies are affected by preeclampsi… Read More

Elizabeth is Team Lead at ViaCord’s Processing Lab in Hebron, Kentucky. She’s been a part of the ViaCord team almost 10 years and helps manage a wonderful team dedicated to… Read More

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Jay Steven Cohen M.D, F.A.C.O.G. is a board certified OB-GYN and has been in practice in the Plantation and Fort Lauderdale area for the past 30 years. He currently practices at the In… Read More

For people living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), trying to find the right combination of medications and treatments that provide relief may leave them feeling frustrated, hopeless an… Read More

Q & A with ViaCord’s Manager of Customer ServiceWe recently sat down with ViaCord’s Manager of Customer Service, Bukola, for a quick Q & A.  Bukola has been on the V… Read More

Every April, advocates are dedicated to spreading knowledge, promoting acceptance, and creating change for autism. At ViaCord, we like to show our support of Autism Awareness Month by raisin… Read More

From Guest Blogger Karen Madden, Ph.D. – Vice President, Technology & Innovation PerkinElmer Karen is a scientist, business development professional, mother of two, and is… Read More

March is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. Through awareness and education, National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month is dedicated to growing research and creating positive long-term ou… Read More

Clinical trials using cord blood in areas of research including autism and cerebral palsy show the potential for it to be a promising option for treatment in the future. Families who have pa… Read More

If you’re thinking about making cord blood banking part of your birth plan, we want you to know there’s another option that can help you further prepare for your family’s… Read More

What is Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome? Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a rare, critical birth defect in which the left side of a baby’s heart doesn’t form correctl… Read More

From the moment you discover you’re pregnant, you know you have a lot to prepare for. Even if it’s not your first rodeo, there’s always something new to learn, especially w… Read More

Volunteers harvested butternut squash, beans, tomatoes & cherries at Drumlin Farms. Every year, employees around the globe from ViaCord and its parent company, PerkinElmer, participat… Read More

From September 13-15, participants from 29 countries gathered in Miami Beach for the 2019 Cord Blood Connect international congress to connect on cord blood. Professionals, doctors, and r… Read More

September is cancer awareness month, and we want to recognize everyone, big and small, who is fighting strong to beat cancer. In honor of childhood cancer awareness month, everyone is e… Read More

At a time when researchers are just beginning to uncover the full potential of cord blood, it’s so important now more than ever to spread awareness and educate others about the amazing… Read More

After years of searching for an answer, Patrick’s cerebral palsy diagnosis provided the Rooney family with the definitive answer they had been looking for.  Shortly after lea… Read More

Results of a Phase I Clinical Safety Trial using a child’s own cord blood were recently published, and are giving families and researchers hope. Back in June 2014, Dr. Joanne Kurtzberg… Read More

With April being the first full month of spring, we start to say goodbye to the winter weather and hello to the brighter and warmer months.   Along with growth and renewal, April a… Read More

Myth # 1 Myth: The more sleep a child gets during the day, the harder it will be for that child to fall asleep at night. Truth: The more sleep a body gets, the more sleep it will crav… Read More

It’s hard to believe that 2016 is coming to an end. We’ve had an amazing year at ViaCord and hope the same for you! Let’s take a quick look back at some highlights. Clini… Read More

Duke University Medical Center is currently conducting a Phase II clinical research trial using a cord blood infusion for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The goal of the s… Read More

From the number of cord blood transplants to new potential uses for these amazing cells, here are three recent updates worth knowing about! The number of transplants worldwide, using cord… Read More

When Tyler and Ali Krebs decided to bank their third child’s cord blood stem cells, they did so in hoping that it could potentially be used to help Ali, who had been diagnosed wit… Read More

Today’s guest post was written by Kate Girard, R.N. MSN and Director of Medical and Scientific Affairs here at ViaCord.  Kate has been with ViaCord for 13 years.  Her positio… Read More

It’s time to #TurnItGold! September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and just like thousands of other people this month, we want to show our support and honor the children who are f… Read More

Celebrating umbilical cord blood may sound a little strange, but when you learn about how cord blood stem cells are helping change lives for the better, you’ll see how it really is som… Read More

Summer is finally here! Many families will be embark on a vacation this summer in the hopes of some relaxation time. Unfortunately, along with vacation relaxation often comes vacation sleep… Read More

This Saturday, May 7th is the Boston March for Babies and we couldn’t be more excited to support the March of Dimes’ mission of helping women have full-term pregnancies and healt… Read More

Autism, a disorder that appears in the first three years of life, affects the brain’s development and impacts social and communication skills.1  While the exact causes of Autism S… Read More

Pregnancy is such an exciting time for many reasons.  From picking out nursery colors to stocking up on baby bottles, there is a ton to do to prepare for your new baby, but there also i… Read More

Springtime is upon us!  This change in seasons brings us warmer weather, beautiful flowers, and longer days.  Unfortunately, it also brings to parents the dreaded daylight savings… Read More

Springtime is upon us!  This change in seasons brings us warmer weather, beautiful flowers, and longer days.  Unfortunately, it also brings to parents the dreaded daylight savings… Read More

Just because another Valentine’s Day has come and gone doesn’t mean we need to stop sharing the love! We’re still celebrating all month long with our Love With Confidence p… Read More

Eating a healthy and balanced diet can have its benefits, especially when eating for two.  Iron, an important nutrient for any diet, becomes especially important if you are pregnant.&nb&hell…Read More

Everyone needs a break from the regular routine and that is exactly what the holidays provide for us.  Whether you are experiencing the sun, surf and sand on a tropical vacation or… Read More

Everyone needs a break from the regular routine and that is exactly what the holidays provide for us.  Whether you are experiencing the sun, surf and sand on a tropical vacation or… Read More

As exciting as it is to plan ahead for a new baby, it can also be pretty overwhelming.  On top of picking out nursery colors and stocking up on diapers, there is a ton of research to do… Read More

2016 is right around the corner and with the New Year comes new hopes and possibilities for researching cord blood. But let’s not forget all the awesome things that happened this past… Read More

With 2016 quickly approaching, we thought it would be nice to take a look back and reminisce over the past year.  From group photos to contests, we’ve had a pretty great year! Tak… Read More

Making smart choices about your pregnancy diet is not only good for you but can also help promote the development of your growing baby.  In this info graphic on protein, a key nutr… Read More

The Holiday season is upon us, and with Thanksgiving just a few days away it can be easy to get caught up in the chaos that often comes along with this time of year. Before everyone is occup… Read More

During November, individuals and organizations across the country are spreading awareness about premature births for Prematurity Awareness Month.  As part of honoring Prematurity Awaren… Read More

Autism is a disorder that appears during the first three years of life and affects normal development of the brain’s social and communication skills.1 The exact causes of Autism Spectr… Read More

Halloween is upon us and for many kids it is the most anticipated holiday of the year. It’s a night filled with chills and thrills, ghosts and goblins, and of course – tricks and… Read More

“Game Changers: Using Cord Blood to Help the Brain” presented by Dr. Joanne Kurtzberg The 2015 AABB annual meeting has been going on since Saturday, but today is… Read More

When you think about March you think of Spring, St. Patrick’s Day festivities and all of the green that comes along with it. Did you know the color green during the month of March also… Read More

In recent years you might have heard about the use of stem cells in medicine. Despite the news coverage, it can be a bit difficult to understand how stem cell therapy works and when it can b… Read More

Researchers continue to probe for new possibilities using cord blood stem cells (a top reason why families bank). With their instant availability and proven usefulness in helping treat a nu… Read More

In the midst of learning about their daughter’s disease, Megan found out she was expecting again. Although it was a suprise, she and her husband, Nick, knew this pregnancy was meant to… Read More