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Chad & Natalie
We started with Parent Profiles and were on for about two weeks when we got our first contact from a birth mother. Things didn't work out there and we got a contact once a month from September until December from new birth mothers. In December we found the right birth mother and situation for our family! We have six more months until the due date and are very anxious for our more ...
Umbilical Cord
During your pregnancy, the umbilical cord is your baby's connection to you. This thick cord connects your precious little one with the placenta, so that it can receive nutrients and oxygen to grow big and strong. Your belly button is a reminder of your own umbilical cord connection with your mother. It is important that all parents-to-be understand the umbilical cords function, and know what to do to cut it in the case of an emergency.
Whether you plan to have a home birth or a hospital delivery, there is always the chance that the unthinkable happens and you are left to deliver in less than ideal conditions. If this occurs, you will need to know what to do if the baby is delivered before help can arrive. Most medical experts agree that you should not cut the cord until the baby is crying and breathing normally. If the baby fails to animate upon birth- never cut the cord. They will be able to sustain life for a period of time while still connected to the placenta. Once you are instructed to cut the cord, two clamps will be put on the cord and then a cut will be made between the two clamps. This will help stop any excessive bleeding.
Many parents are now saving the blood within the cord blood for further study. Many medical experts believe that stem cells which are present in the umbilical cord have certain healing properties that could help cure cancer or other illnesses. If you want to know more information about cord blood banking speak with your doctor and do your own research. There are many private banks that will store your cord blood for a yearly fee- and you can use it if the need ever arises. Others choose to donate their cord blood to the national registry so anyone can use it. It is important to remember that cord blood is a relatively new field- and much more study needs to be done to find out the potential uses of the blood and cells.
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