Over the years, baby showers have evolved into elaborate and modern celebrations that are aesthetically pleasing. Sure, there are still traditional baby showers and maybe less extravagant showers for second children, but just ask any mother who attended or had a baby shower in the nineties, and they will tell you how much these celebrations […]

The umbilical cord is a familiar term for most people, whether or not they have seen one or know what it actually is. Other common names for it are birth cord, navel string, or its Latin name, Funiculus Umbilicalis, but its function remains the same no matter what you call it. In placental mammals, it […]

Most people have a general understanding of what an umbilical cord is, even if they have never had a baby before. What most people aren’t aware of is what is inside the umbilical cord or what it is made of. If you are pregnant and have been considering cord blood banking or cord blood donation, […]

With all the excitement of finding out that you are pregnant, it can be easy to forget some of the more essential details of planning for a baby. One of the most critical things you need to prepare for is how a growing family may affect your finances. It may not be the most exciting […]

Do you use any pregnancy apps? Do you ever wonder if these apps are actually accurate? There is a lot out there! Whether you’re trying to track your pregnancy symptoms, the size of your baby, how far along you are or how your baby is developing. Pregnancy is an exciting time of change, and apps […]

Ahh, the big day is almost here! Whether your due date is months away or days away, it’s crucial that you are prepared for your baby’s arrival. You most likely have thought about how the big day will go, making a mental checklist of what you have and what you still need. Mental checklists are […]