Cord blood refers to a sample of blood collected from the umbilical cord when a baby is born. The umbilical cord is the cord connecting the baby to the mother's womb.
There's lots to know about cord blood. Learn the reasons why banking your baby's cord blood might be an option you choose and how to go about doing it.
Cord blood contains cells that can be used to treat some types of diseases. Learn about the pros and cons of cord blood banking and how it is done.
What is cord blood? · What is cord blood banking? · How much does cord blood banking cost? · What are the benefits to saving cord blood? · What is cord blood banking used for? · What is private cord blood banking?
How is cord blood collected? Whether you want to donate or privately store your child’s cord blood, you must plan ahead to ensure that your doctor and hospital are prepared to collect it...
Discover the significance of cord blood banking, its options, and factors to consider in deciding whether it's a worthwhile investment for your child's future health.
Find information on cord blood, its use and how we regulate human cord blood banks in Canada, to help you make an informed decision about banking your child’s cord blood.
How cord blood saves lives · Where we collect cord blood · Eligibility to donate · Donating and my birth plan · What happens next? · Storing and using your baby's cord blood · Public vs. Private cord banking · Data protection and legal information
A comprehensive guide to cord blood banking, including how much cord blood banking costs and cord blood banking pros and cons.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, cord blood is an excellent source of the hematopoietic stem cells used in most stem cell transplants. These special cells help facilitate the rebuilding and repair of tissue that has been damaged by various genetic and medical conditions. Umbilical cord blood is unique in that it has been shown to contain 10 times more hematopoietic stems cells than bone marrow. Furthermore, cord blood stem cells rarely carry infectious diseases, and are believed ...