Choosing a cord blood bank is one of the most important decisions a new parent will have to make. There are many factors to consider, such as cost, regulation, and informed consent. Read on to find out more about your options. The number of cord blood banks nationwide is decreasing each year, with most countries […]
If you are wondering where to donate your umbilical cord blood, there are three main options. First, there are private banks. These banks allow anyone to donate their cord blood, with no fees. Second, there are research institutes and hospitals. Finally, there are expectant parents, who can donate their cord blood to save a life. […]
Cord blood has been shown to cure leukemia in mice. Cord blood contains stem cells that can grow into all different types of cells in the body, including leukemia cells. When these leukemia cells are killed by cord blood cells, the patient is free from the cancer. There is still much to learn about how […]
The cord blood is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta after the baby is born. It is usually discarded, but cord blood can be used to treat certain blood disorders in the child or the family members. Cord blood can be used to treat more than 80 blood disorders. It is […]
Cord blood is a hot topic these days. A lot of families are considering banking their newborn’s cord blood in case it is ever needed. But when is the best time to test cord blood? Before we answer that question, let’s first understand what cord blood is. Cord blood is the blood that remains in […]