Cord Blood 101

Cord Blood Stem Cells are the earliest form of stem cells and are capable of remarkable things.

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Umbilical Cord In times past, the umbilical cord was considered nothing more than biological waste discarded after delivery. Recent science has shown the umbilical cord blood to be rich with stem cells, the earliest stem cells created by the human body.

 

 

Hematopoietic Stem Cells Hematopoietic stem cells are the building blocks of life. These amazing cells are capable of regenerating and replacing damaged cells and have become an invaluable treatment for a variety of critical diseases. The ability to store these cells for years after the birth of a baby makes it possible for the donor and, in some cases, the donor’s immediate family, to access these stem cells later in life to treat life threatening illnesses.

 

 

Cord Blood Medical science has proven that hematopoietic stem cells found in a baby's umbilical cord blood are effective at treating an entire list of critical, life threatening illnesses including some forms of cancer. a simple risk free collection of the few ounces of blood remaining in the umbilical cord and placenta can be performed in just minutes, painlessly, immediately following birth.

 

The collection of cord blood, rich in hematopoietic stem cells takes just a few minutes after birth and is painless to both mother and baby. Continue to the '3 Step Process' to learn about the collection and storage process in more detail. To find out more about the advantages of cord blood collection, click on Risks vs. Benefits in the menu on the left.