According to the American Pregnancy Association, cord blood is “the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta following birth.” This blood can either be discarded or the mother can choose to bank it for later use for herself, the baby, or to be donated to another family. The American College of Obstetricians and …
Both men and women deal with hormonal issues that affect the skin at different stages of their lives. For women, there are extra issues to contend with, such as monthly menstrual cycles, pregnancy, menopause, and female reproductive issues such as PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), which all wreak havoc on the skin in differing ways. Nicole …
July is National Cord Blood Awareness Month. According to the American Pregnancy Association, cord blood is “the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta following birth.” This blood can either be discarded or the mother can choose to bank it for later use for herself, the baby, or to be donated to another …
November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Its purpose is for “organizations and individuals to come together to raise awareness about the seriousness of premature birth, and how dangerous it is worldwide.” In the United States, the organization, March of Dimes, has taken the lead in championing the awareness efforts for this public health crisis. According to …
The Mayo Clinic defines preeclampsia as “a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, most often the liver and kidneys.” The Population Council, an organization funded by USAID, has taken on the project “Ending Eclampsia,” dedicated to the prevention and treatment of preeclampsia and eclampsia. Healthline explains …