After the cord is cut, you will see a gelatinous stump with three small blood vessels in the middle. Since there is no longer a blood supply to nourish it, the umbilical cord stump will begin to ...

What is velamentous cord insertion? Typically, the umbilical cord connects a developing baby's belly to the middle of the ...

The accessibility and safety of umbilical cord blood make it a promising candidate for treating age-related conditions without the high risks associated with other therapies. A phase 2 pilot study ...

So keep reading! As per the name, it’s the blood that remains in the umbilical cord, after your baby is born. The cord blood contains RBCs, WBCs, platelets and plasma just like regular blood.