The Alpha Blog

This weekend is Father’s Day, and what better way to show him how much you love him than by giving him a gift from your heart. Here are some crafts that can be done by all, young and slightly less young. Let us know if you made any of the crafts we listed.  If you […]

Disney is one of the most popular vacations for families with children. It is, after all, the Happiest Place On Earth!  Parents and children enjoy the magical land of Disney and all the activities offered. It’s a place where parents can be kids again, and children can experience some of the most fun times of […]

Pregnancy does not mean you have to stop your workout routine completely.  While it is healthy to gain some weight while pregnant, you should not go overboard.  Exercising while pregnant will help to keep the unnecessary weight under control.  It can also ease stress, help with breathing, and make you feel more relaxed and peaceful.  […]

Over 80 life-threatening diseases and disorders are currently being treated using stem cells from cord blood.  Cord blood stem cells are a better alternative to bone marrow stem cells in transplants for many reasons. Some reasons include the low risk of graft vs host disease when using cord blood and the fact that cord blood […]

When you enroll to store your cord blood, you may be asked if you want to store cord tissue as well.  What is the benefit of storing cord tissue?  At AlphaCord, we get this question often.  Here is some information to help you understand both cord blood and tissue and why you would want to […]

Pregnancy is such an exciting time!!  You are likely taking pictures whenever possible: professional shoots, family photos, and even at the doctor’s office.  By your second trimester you have tons of ultrasound pictures.  You know you want to keep them forever, but what should you do with them?  Don’t just put them in a box.  […]