Abstract: An apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a tube having a first end and a second end. The second end prevents access to an inner wall of the tube. Further, the apparatus includes a valve operably connected to the first end of the tube and configured to provide access to the inner wall of the tube to a guiding member inserted through the valve. The guiding member positions the tube in an umbilical vessel of an umbilical cord prior to occlusion of the umbilical vessel so that the tube remains within the umbilical vessel after occlusion of the umbilical vessel.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a tube having a first end and a second end. The second end prevents access to an inner wall of the tube. Further, the apparatus includes a valve operably connected to the first end of the tube and configured to provide access to the inner wall of the tube to a guiding member inserted through the valve. The guiding member positions the tube in an umbilical vessel of an umbilical cord prior to occlusion of the umbilical vessel so that the tube remains within the umbilical vessel after occlusion of the umbilical vessel.

Abstract: A process is provided. The process composes a solution that includes water, at least one organic carbohydrate, and at least one acidifying agent such that the one or more organic carbohydrates and the acidifying agent are soluble in the water. Further, the process heat treats the solution.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a tube having a first end and a second end. The second end prevents access to an inner wall of the tube. Further, the apparatus includes a valve operably connected to the first end of the tube and configured to provide access to the inner wall of the tube to a guiding member inserted through the valve. The guiding member positions the tube in an umbilical vessel of an umbilical cord prior to occlusion of the umbilical vessel so that the tube remains within the umbilical vessel after occlusion of the umbilical vessel.

Abstract: A process is provided. The process composes a solution that includes water and organic maltodextrin such that the organic maltodextrin is soluble in the water. Further, the process adds an organic compliant color to the solution such that eight fluid ounces of the solution is less than or equal to two and one half calories, and at least ninety five percent of a dry weight of the solution is organic substances. The organic compliant color includes at least one antioxidant. Finally, the process pasteurizes the solution.

Abstract: A process is provided. The process composes a solution that includes water and organic maltodextrin such that the organic maltodextrin is soluble in the water. Further, the process adds an organic compliant color to the solution such, and at least seventy percent of a dry weight of the solution is organic substances. The organic compliant color includes at least one antioxidant. The organic compliant color includes at least one antioxidant. Finally, the process heat treats the solution.