Cord Blood Banking
Cord blood is the blood that remains in the vein of the umbilical cord and placenta at the time of birth. It is rich in hematopoietic stem cells, which give rise to all the other blood cells. These cells are the foundation of our body's blood and immune system. Cord blood stem cells are currently used to treat nearly 80 diseases and conditions, including leukemia, lymphoma, anemia, and inherited metabolic disorders. Over 60,000 allogeneic transplants worldwide have been performed using stem cells from umbilical cord blood. As stem cell technologies continue to advance, the opportunities to utilize preserved cord blood are steadily increasing.
Private banking gives your family immediate access to the stem cells if they are ever needed. Your newborn’s cord blood stem cells can potentially be used to safeguard your newborn, siblings, parents, and other close relatives. Learn more about cord blood banking and the benefits for your family.
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