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.

Why are Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells Worth Saving?

"Stem cells are immature cells that can both reproduce themselves and have the potential to turn into other types of cells. There are several types. The ones in umbilical cord blood and bone marrow are called hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs), according to WebMD."

No one debates that cord blood cells can be lifesaving. "Cord blood is a proven, effective source of blood-forming stem cells for people with certain diseases," Stephen Feig, professor of pediatrics at UCLA, tells WebMD.



Newborn Stem Cells In The News

A Californian Woman's Life Saved by Cord Blood Stem Cells
As reported by Fox News

Woman was diagnosed with leukemia after she battled breast cancer. She then decided to undergo a treatment with umbilical cord blood stem cells – and the procedure saved her life, KNSD-TV reported.

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Thursday, April 30, 2009 10:18 AM

Congresswoman Jackie Speier Champions Banking of Cord Blood Stem Cells

U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Speier who represents California’s 12th District, introduced the Cord Blood Education and Awareness Act, a federal bill that directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to conduct an education campaign on cord blood...
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Friday, March 27, 2009 11:55 AM

Support from Family Cord Blood Bank on New Federal Legislation

The Cord Blood Registry (CBR) has put it's support forward to a recent bill proposed in the House of Representatives. This congressional piece of legislation "will amend the IRS Code to allow individuals and couples to use tax advantaged dollars to pay...
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Wednesday, April 25, 2007 6:29 PM

Dr. David Harris Speaks to Congress About Cord Blood Stem Cells

David T. Harris, Ph.D., professor of immunology at the University of Arizona and scientific director at Cord Blood Registry, speaks at a congressional briefing at the Capitol on Wednesday, April 25, 2007. Dr. Harris, a recognized expert in stem cell research...
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