umbilical cord

The role of umbilical cord is not just to give life to your growing baby but also to potentially save him from fatal illnesses in the future.

Learn more about delayed cord clamping from Angelyn Seet, childbirth educator and director of Parentlink.

This structure provides oxygen and nutrients to your growing baby and is therefore, an important organ that not only propels your baby's growth but also keeps it safe.

The umbilical cord, which serves as an unborn baby's lifeline, also carries certain threats. Find out more about what doctors need to watch out for, below.

“The cords are fashioned into the design while they're still 'fresh' and then baked to dry them out,” said a Mirror article.

"My issue would mainly be around hygiene. You don't want anything that's going to cause an infection, especially in someone so small."

Find out the beautiful symbolism behind this stunning image that is capturing the hearts of mums around the world...

Turning your baby’s umbilical cord into art has gained a following in the West but would you pay hundreds of dollars for this piece of art?

Find out why doctors recommend delaying cutting the umbilical cord by three minutes!

Learn more about cord blood banking and why you should store your child’s cord blood in preparation for unforeseen circumstances in future.

Study Finds Benefits in Delaying Severing of Umbilical Cord