Umbilical cords are probably one of the only physical reminders of how your baby was attached to you throughout your pregnancy. When the cord falls off, it is a bittersweet moment for parents, ...

For some moms, an umbilical cord is a reminder of their crowning glory — but why are we suddenly seeing preserved placental parts all over social media? When Megan Kilpatrick, 32, was getting ready to ...

Umbilical cord prolapse is a medical emergency. It happens when the umbilical cord slips through your cervix, the opening to your uterus, and into your vagina. It puts your baby at great risk of ...

The umbilical cord is a life-sustaining tube that connects your baby to your placenta. Some issues can develop with the cord during pregnancy. After birth, it’s easy to care for your baby’s cord stump ...

What is your baby's umbilical cord? The umbilical cord starts to form at about 4 weeks of pregnancy. It's your baby's lifeline to the placenta, the pancake-shaped organ attached to your uterus. The ...

The Cord Blood Registry, a blood bank in San Bruno, has launched a nationwide campaign to increase public awareness of cord-blood preservation. The blood bank is proposing the collection and storage ...

Giving birth to a child who is unresponsive or struggling to breathe is a harrowing experience. The medical team must quickly cut the umbilical cord and then rush the baby to aid. But taking a few ...

For some moms, an umbilical cord is a reminder of their crowning glory — but why are we suddenly seeing preserved placental parts all over social media? When Megan Kilpatrick, 32, was getting ready to ...