The use of autologous cord blood in a patient with MPD – a case report

Radek struggles with autism spectrum disorder. The diagnosis was made in 2018, and since then Radoslaw has been regularly attending classes to support his development and communication with the environment. The donation of his own cord blood has become an opportunity to improve the quality of his daily life.  

In Poland, banking of hematopoietic stem cells from cord blood and tissue stem cells from the umbilical cord has been available for many years. From April 2024, Parents expecting the birth of a child can also secure the entire placenta. Otherwise, it is disposed of irretrievably by the hospital. However, priceless stem cells are lost along with it.

Contagious erythema is a viral disease that mainly affects preschool children. Despite its relatively mild course in the youngest, it can cause serious complications during pregnancy. Find out how infectious erythema contagiosum occurs and what symptoms it gives in pregnancy.

In some pregnant women, a McDonald suture is necessary to avoid preterm labor. In this way, complications associated with prematurity can be avoided. Find out how the McDonald's suture placement looks like and when it takes place.