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Planning for a Babymoon

A babymoon offers a much-needed escape during pregnancy. Browse our tips for planning a babymoon — including activities, locations, and things to pack!

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Choosing a Maternity Hospital

Choosing a maternity hospital is a vital step in preparing for labor and childbirth. Discover tips for picking the right delivery hospital with Americord!

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Baby’s Sleeping Patterns

Helping your newborn build strong sleeping habits is essential for their growth and development. Discover tips for sleep training a newborn with Americord!

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5 Essential First-time Mom Tips for Pregnancy

Is this your first pregnancy? We've got you covered with everything you need to get started, from adapting to a changing body to preparing for labor and birth.

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Top 3 Reasons to Choose Lifetime Storage

After making the decision to bank cord blood, you will be faced with deciding how long to store the cells. Lifetime storage offers more flexibility, here's why.

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9 Items Every Expecting Family Should Have On Their Holiday Wishlist

9 Items Every Expecting Family Should Have On Their Holiday Wishlist. If you, your partner or maybe just someone you care about has a baby bump, this is for you.

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How Long Can Stem Cells be Stored?

Proper storage pauses the stem cell life span so families can preserve and use stem cells if needed. Choose Americord for your stem cell storage needs.

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Where do Stem Cells Come From?

Incredibly useful stem cells come from cord blood and tissue. Learn how we can safely collect and store your baby's stem cells.

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What is Exosome Banking?

Cord blood-derived exosomes are currently being studied in more than one hundred clinical trials for their potential use in numerous applications.

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