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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Sunday, March 29, 2009 9:14 AM

CRSCM - Coalition for Regenerative Stem Cell Medicine Announced

CRSCM is a national coalition of non-profits, healthcare organizations, businesses, researchers, professional associations, disease advocacy groups and concerned citizens dedicated to educating the general public and policymakers on the therapeutic potential...
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Tuesday, March 04, 2008 4:49 AM

Advice on Saving Cord Blood

Dr. Margaret Lambert-Woolley has a warning for expectant parents. "You only have one chance to do this," she says. "There's no second chance." That single opportunity? Choosing to preserve at birth a baby's umbilical cord blood, a rich source of stem...
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Thursday, July 05, 2007 5:48 AM

Umbilical Cord Blood Transplantation after a Reduced-Intensity Treatment Regimen: An Effective Strategy

Researchers from the University of Minnesota have reported a survival rate of almost 50% in adult patients with hematologic disease treated with umbilical cord blood transplantation following a regimen of Fludara® (fludarabine) and 200 cGy of total body...
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Sunday, May 27, 2007 5:31 AM

Cord Blood Registry® Campaign Aims to Increase Awareness of the Importance of Banking Stem Cells

Every year in the U.S., about 15,000 people need a stem-cell transplant, but cannot find a suitable donor match. A new campaign by the Cord Blood Registry aims to increase awareness of cord-blood preservation and to save lives. Collecting cord blood takes...
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Thursday, May 24, 2007 5:00 AM

Cord Blood Registry® Launches "Heroic" Campaign

SAN BRUNO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cord Blood Registry (CBR), the world ’ s largest and most experienced cord blood stem cell bank, today announced the launch of a national marketing campaign designed to educate expectant parents about the value of preserving...
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Wednesday, May 23, 2007 5:00 AM

Umbilical Cord Blood Banking Myths Busted

Although, cord blood banking is fast gaining acceptability among the common masses, there are certain misconceptions lurking in the minds of people. Here are certain common myths that have been busted to bring out the real picture to you. Myth 1: Doctors...
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Monday, May 21, 2007 5:56 AM

Investing for the Next Generation by Banking Cord Blood

Cord Blood Banking is one of the hottest trends that have come up in the past decade. Why is cord blood banking so popular? What is so special about the umbilical cord’s blood? Your baby’s umbilical cord blood is rich in stem cells . These stem cells...
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Saturday, May 19, 2007 5:14 AM

Private vs. Public Cord Blood Banks

Cord blood banks are mainly of two types, i.e. public cord blood banks and Private Banks. Normally, public cord blood banks are set up to facilitate umbilical stem cell research for disease treatment and for utilization in transplants of non-relatives...
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Wednesday, May 16, 2007 5:11 AM

New Diet & Special Cord Blood Stem Cell Program Proves Sucessful in Killing Off Cancer

Many forms of cancer reprogram themselves so they can thrive in low oxygen. Two methods of exploiting this to kill off such tumors were independently and almost simultaneously developed some 20 odd years ago by a NASA scientist, Dr. Clarence Cone, Jr...
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Sunday, May 13, 2007 5:14 AM

Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells: The Beginning of All Blood Cells

All stem cells are created equal but can all become superheroes with their own special powers. You’ve probably heard about the mystical power of stem cells. But did you know how they work and what makes the cord blood stem cells different than all of...
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Thursday, May 10, 2007 5:00 AM

Cord Blood Bone Marrow Transplant Helps Save 2 Sisters

Sisters Stefany and Emarie Williams share July birthdays, and little over a year ago, they found out they share the same illness. And Friday night, Stefany, now 8 years old, and Emarie, 4, will share duties as co-chairs for the Relay for Life Walk, leading...
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Tuesday, May 08, 2007 1:34 PM

Cord Blood Can Save A Life

After Candy Frawley's son died earlier this year, she wanted to do something to prevent others from experiencing the indescribable pain of losing a child. That's why Frawley is having a simple oral swab done during a drive Wednesday in Savannah to increase...
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Tuesday, May 01, 2007 8:28 AM

Cord Blood Registry® Releases an Increasing Number of Stem Cell Samples to Treat a Broad Range of Medical Conditions

Company Also Achieves Record-Setting Enrollment Months in the First Quarter of 2007 SAN BRUNO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cord Blood Registry® (CBR®), the world’s largest and most experienced cord blood stem cell bank, today announced that it has released...
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Sunday, April 29, 2007 5:00 AM

Umbilical Cord Stem Cells Used in Treatment of Degenerative Brain Disease

Scott Nugent is refusing to give up on life. He tells Jane Hall why he is pinning his hopes on pioneering stem cell treatment to give him extra time with his family. People who have never had to live with something like this, they don't understand. I...
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Friday, April 27, 2007 2:15 PM

Cord Blood Stem Cells to Treat Children with Leukaemia

Leukaemia patients could be helped by the discovery of a gene that regulates the body's blood production. The Nov gene makes a protein that plays a crucial role in turning bone marrow stem cells into functioning blood cells. Stem cells are immature cells...
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