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Cord Blood Banking Cost Comparison: CBR, Viacord, and Americord

See how Americord offers competitive pricing in comparison to competitors like CBR or Viacord, and learn more about the benefits we offer.

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Ten Tips to Staying Healthy After Childbirth

You’ve spent the last forty weeks preparing for your little one to arrive. Now that you’re home and caring for your baby, be sure to take time for yourself.

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Do Insurance Companies Cover Cord Blood Banking?

We get it, cord blood banking is an investment. The question is it covered by insurance? In this blog we break down what can be covered.

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Parenting with a Disability: Saving Money & Preparing Your Home

Disabilities can make life a bit more challenging, but they shouldn’t keep a person from living the life of which they’ve always dreamed.

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Is Delayed Cord Clamping Possible with a C Section?

Many women have started to include delayed cord clamping in their C-section birth plans. See more about the implementation of delayed cord clamping.

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Placental Tissue Stem Cells To Treat Mothers

You've heard about umbilical cord blood and tissue banking, but what about placenta tissue banking?

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Adult Stem Cell vs. Cord Blood Banking: Similar Choices, Important Differences

While both options have similar merit, there are some important differences to consider.

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Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Matching and Stem Cell Transplants

More than 130,000 people are diagnosed with blood cancer in the United States every year.

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Why Do Pregnant Women Crave Pickles and Ice Cream? There’s a Science to It

During pregnancy, women often experience abnormal food cravings. Turns out this isn't just a joke, but there is some real science behind it. Let's dive in!

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