What is cord blood? ; Cord blood is collected right after birth, and is viable for future uses whether the birth was medicated or not, and whether you delivered vaginally or by C-section. ; The collection process is painless and safe for you and your baby. ; Here's how it's done: ; After you've delivered your baby, the umbilical cord is clamped and then cut in the usual way – either by your partner or your medical provider.
By signing up to donate your cord blood, you’re giving to a sick person the hope of a stem cell transplant. Give life. More than once.
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After a baby is born, the blood left in the umbilical cord and placenta (cord blood) is rich with lifesaving blood stem cells used by Canadian Blood Services.
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