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Cord Blood Banking

The preservation of your newborn's stem cells, which allows you to have your baby's cord blood saved for potential medical uses to treat life-threatening diseases. If you do not choose to bank your baby’s cord blood, it will be discarded after birth.


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Cord Blood Stem Cells

The blood that remains in your baby's umbilical cord after it has been cut is rich in stem cells. These valuable newborn stem cells are genetically unique to your baby and family and can only be collected in the minutes after your baby's birth.

The Cord Blood Blog

A unique perspective, commentary and information about a unique source of stem cells - newborn umbilical cord blood. Join the discussion, spread the word, and learn more about cord blood through this one-of-a-kind blog

Cord Blood Stem Cells In The News

Apr 2009: A Mother's Decision to Bank

Mar 2009: Mother to be Denied Child's Stem Cells

Jan 2009: Parents credit cord blood transplant with healing daughter's brain - The cheery toddler runs down the hall, waving her arms above her head as she reaches her target.

Cord Blood Donor Site

Pediatrician Article - Ask Dr. Sears


Amazing Recovery Attributed to Cord Blood

Toddler diagnosed with cerebral palsy shows remarkable improvement

The 2-year-old son of the Sacramento, Calif., couple was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, but is now showing fewer signs of the disorder and marked improvement after an infusion of his own stem cells — made possible by the preservation of his own cord blood shortly before birth.

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Published Tuesday, March 11, 2008 8:14 AM by Josephine
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