Umbilical cord

Later in this chapter we shall take a look at scripture verses that so clearly illustrate what I am talking about, but first I will explain a few things. All truths are parallel! Why does the Bible mention the umbilical cord? Unlike like humans, there is nothing that God mentions in His word that is unnecessary. Most Bible translations unmistakably refer to the umbilical cord as the navel or navel string. When the Bible talks about the umbilical cord it is often with a dual meaning. In the natural, throughout a woman's pregnancy the umbilical cord functions as the connection between the baby and the placenta, which is a temporary organ that joins the mother and the fetus (unborn baby) in the uterus (womb) of pregnant women. It facilitates…

Umbilical cord blood is rapidly becoming a blood source of interest to the medical world. Like bone marrow, umbilical cord blood, or UCB, has been declared to hold a desirable supply of hematopoietic stem cells. Hematopoietic stem cells, or HSCs, are multipotent cells in the body that, upon being stimulated by specific growth factors, will differentiate into mature, functional cells. When looking at the use of UCB, it is important to determine the method of extraction, what this specific…

There are amazing benefits to giving birth at home for both mom and child. One benefit is the option of keeping the umbilical cord attached for a longer period of time before cutting it. As soon as a baby is delivered in a hospital, doctors immediately clamp the umbilical cord and cut it. The umbilical cord is the lifeline from the baby to it’s mother giving the needed nutrients and a healthy blood supply and cutting this line should not be an instant process. Doctors have used this traditional…

the potential uses for stem cells from umbilical cord blood. I will also discuss the advantages of using umbilical cord blood versus a bone marrow transplant as a source of stem cells; and I will justify whether umbilical cord blood banks should exist at all. First, I would like to begin by explaining what stem cells are and why they are important. Stem cells are a type of cell that divides continuously and can give rise to other types of cells. (Biology of Humans: Concepts, Applications…

inability to agree on whether it is ethical to use the cells of an aborted fetus in the name of science. Right-wing conservatives, Roman Catholics, and various other narrow minded groups will say no indefinitely; while, those open-minded enough to consider the remarkable benefits of this research, would agree that it should continue without a doubt. Six years ago, in attempt to gain more donations for stem cell research, the state of New York has granted clinics permission to offer compensation…

To understand the pros and cons of delayed cord clamping you must first understand what cord clamping is, and why it is done. “Cord clamping is part of the third stage of labor, which is the time between delivery of the infant and the placenta. The cord is usually clamped by applying two clamps. The cord is cut between the clamps.” (Reynolds, 2007) Cord clamping is done at the moment of birth to cut off the supply of blood, oxygen and nutrients to the baby from the placenta. Delayed cord…

The monitor that was keeping track of the baby’s heart rate began setting off an alarm. I glanced over and knew that this had turned into a dire situation. The doctor rushed in and checked my cervix. “That is the cord. Not the baby” A feeling of pure panic filled the room. I knew it was a cord prolapse. She tried to push the umbilical cord back up into me, but the baby’s heart rate dropped again. She looked at my husband and yelled “Ryan, push that red button on the wall now!” I knew…

that I would never forget. After I was admitted, the doctor wanted to do an ultra-sound to make sure that everything was ok. Hearing my children’s heartbeats and seeing their images on the screen was one of the most overwhelmingly happy feelings in the world. Their little noses, fingers and toes were so beautiful. As the sonographer was doing her work I noticed a worried look on her face. That’s when the panic really set in for me. She noticed this and gave me a little smile and said,…

sometimes a little more or a little less time than that, and then the child is raised by its mother and father. There are some scientific advancements that allow the parents to check on the wellbeing of the fetus while it is still in utero, but none of them are as high tech as that of the ones in the novel. A few tests that exist in American society are “fetal movement counts…biophysical profile…and Doppler ultrasound of the umbilical artery.” Although these tests do exist, they are only used in…

disease and eventually lost her ability to walk. When Shirley heard about the successful results from stem cell therapy, she decided to try it to see if this therapy could in fact help her walk again. This was Dr. Santos’s first Parkinson’s patient, so he was eager to try his best to help her. The first treatment was given to her by taking stem cells from her abdomen by doing a liposuction and injecting those cells into her spine. After this treatment, could set into her spine it showed a little…