The term "cord blood" is used to describe the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and the placenta after the birth of a baby. Cord blood contains stem cells that may be cryopreserved for later use in medical therapies, such as stem cell transplants or new emerging therapies. Cord blood can either be donated for the public good or stored privately for the family.
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Our cord blood FAQ are organized by topic categories, to help you find what you seek... don't forget to try the search button on the upper right of the web page too.
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Free or discounted cord blood banking is available to parents if a close
relative of the baby has a medical condition that is treated with stem
cell therapy. You will need a supporting statement from the patient's doctor.
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For each country selected, our "view pricing" button returns a table of family
banks, showing a comparison of their laboratory accreditation and
prices.
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Everything you need to know about
how to donate your baby's cord blood:
Why, What, Where, and When
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Sample topics in our newsletters:
the contents of cord blood collection kits, the questions on the maternal health history form.
Each month we showcase advances in stem cell science and medicine, and profile fellow charities.
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The term "cord blood" is used to describe the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and the placenta after the birth of a baby. Cord blood contains stem cells that may be cryopreserved for later use in medical therapies, such as stem cell transplants or new emerging therapies. Cord blood can either be donated for the public good or stored privately for the family.
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